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 Jul 1, 12:57 AM

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.

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