About this episode

The episode discusses the trade of Bowen Byram to Chicago and its implications for the Buffalo Sabres ahead of the NHL Draft.

Bowen Byram was traded to Chicago in a stunning deal that sends the fourth overall pick back to the Sabres just three days before the 2026 NHL Draft. We break down the Bryam trade and offer our insight on what may be coming next for the Sabres who suddenly have the ammunition to make a big deal of their own. We run through Buffalo's options with the fourth pick, the 20th pick and which players they could target in trade discussions.

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chicago, Sabres

Places: Buffalo

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