Buffalo trades Byram, Tuch in multi-team shakeup
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BUFFALO, New York — In a flurry of pre-draft activity on June 24–25, 2026, the Buffalo Sabres executed two major trades that reshaped several NHL rosters ahead of the 2026 Draft, which they are hosting this weekend. Buffalo sent 25-year-old top-pair defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway to the Chicago Blackhawks for the No. 4 overall pick, defenseman Louis Crevier and the 46th overall selection. Byram, coming off a career-high 42-point season, had anchored Buffalo’s top defensive pairing and helped end the franchise’s 14-season playoff drought. Buffalo also traded winger Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals, while Washington separately acquired Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues.
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Timeline
- 2025-26 season Byram posts 42 points
- 2025-26 season Sabres win Atlantic Division
- 2025-26 season Buffalo ends playoff drought
- June 24, 2026 Sabres begin trade discussions
- June 25, 2026 Byram, Greenway traded to Chicago
- June 25, 2026 Buffalo receives fourth overall pick
- June 25, 2026 Tuch traded to Washington Capitals
- July 1, 2026 NHL free agency period opens
Why it matters
If you're a Sabres fan, these trades shake up the team you know. Byram and Tuch were key players. Their departure might change the team's dynamic. But, the new picks could also bring fresh talent and energy.
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