NHL trade news: Bowen Byram’s Buffalo deal fuels more drama despite contract extension

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram avoided arbitration with a new two-year deal worth $6.25 million AAV. But while the ink is still drying, fresh NHL trade chatter is swirling. With term flexibility, a past of reported discontent, and unrestricted free agency looming, Byram’s future with the Sabres remains murky, even with a contract in hand.