Who did the Sabres get in return for Byram and Greenway?

Buffalo acquired defenseman Louis Crevier and two 2026 draft picks: the fourth overall selection and the 45th overall pick.

How many picks does Buffalo have in the top 50 of the 2026 draft?

Buffalo now holds four selections in the top 50 of the 2026 draft, including two in the first round.

What are the contract statuses of Byram and Greenway?

Both Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway are under contract through the 2025-26 NHL season.

Who reported the trade?

Insider Frank Seravalli reported the details of the trade between the Buffalo Sabres and Chicago Blackhawks.

How many NHL games has Louis Crevier played?

Louis Crevier has skated in 62 NHL games and recorded 4 points.

What were the Blackhawks’ and Sabres’ goals allowed per game last season?

Chicago allowed 2.89 goals per game, ranking 23rd in the league, while Buffalo allowed 3.15 goals per game, 29th overall.

Byram, Greenway shipped west in blockbuster Sabres-Blackhawks swap

Chicago adds proven young talent while Buffalo piles up 2026 draft ammunition in a franchise-altering NHL trade.

ByKostadin Stamboliev1 sourcePublished 1 Jul, 0:57

Byram, Greenway shipped west in blockbuster Sabres-Blackhawks swap

The Buffalo Sabres have sent defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenseman Louis Crevier and two future draft picks. The haul for Buffalo includes the fourth overall selection and the 45th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Byram, a 2019 fourth overall pick, provides Chicago with a right-shot defenseman who has played 240 NHL games and posted 60 points.

Why this matters

Frequently asked

Source

Latest Buffalo Sabres news

Alex Tuch lands eight-year, $84M deal with Washington in sign-and-trade

Zach Benson’s seven-year Sabres deal locks Buffalo’s future

Sabres land towering defenseman Crevier and 4th pick in blockbuster deal

Sabres send Alex Tuch to Capitals in sign-and-trade deal

Editor's picks

Scaloni Holds Up Argentina's World Cup Roster Over Balerdi Injury

Abde’s Knee Swelling Sends Morocco and Betis Into Caution

Canada Stuns USA for Historic U18 AmeriCup Crown

Tim Payne’s Instagram surge makes World Cup underdog a star

Up next

Benintendi’s bat wakes up as White Sox ride wave of fun

Corey Day escapes horror truck crash at San Diego NASCAR race

64-second strike: Galarza rewrites World Cup lightning history

Phoenix Rising FC vs. Oakland Roots SC - Game Highlights

Pelicans emerge as Ja Morant trade frontrunners

Salah tipped for Liverpool return under Iraola

More about Buffalo Sabres

Forton bets big on Sabres' top picks to fix franchise

Buffalo Sabres Pick Daxon Rudolph, Ilia Morozov in 2026 Draft

Sabres Go Big, Draft Rudolph No. 4

Morozov’s two-way game lands Sabres a Staal-like rebuild piece at No. 20

More news

Rangers land Dorofeyev on seven-year, $11M deal

Contreras wears Venezuela gear after quakes claim 900 lives

Sabres Edge Canadiens 3-2, Take 3-1 Series Lead

Morocco boss Ouahbi: 'No one stops us if we do things right'

More about Hockey

Amorim's debut at Milan set for early July

Mexico vs Ecuador: kick-off, TV and how to watch Round of 16

World Cup 2026 Round of 16: Tuesday’s knockout slate, times, channels

Quiniela Nacional midday draw: 9584, 7854, 3728 win top prizes