On one hand 4th overall might be this cores best shot at developing their own star forward. A level of playcreating they haven’t had since the Eichel days
On the other hand it’s absolutely their best asset to get a great player now
This is a landslide deal in favor of the Sabres, as listed.
Chicago gains a highly-skilled defenseman in Bowen Byram but takes on a bad Jordan Greenway contract 📉
Coming back to Buffalo are premium picks and the cost-controlled, right-shot Louis Crevier 📈
Projected WAR Overall Ratings, per PuckLuck:
[94] Byram
[92] Crevier
[21] Greenway
Started asking around with some NHL sources for intel on what the Sabres might do with No. 4 now.
One source: "Think they might use it for something."
I need a beer.
We have acquired the 4th and 45th overall picks in the 2026 NHL Draft and defenseman Louis Crevier from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway.
Details → https://t.co/Dviv0firEg
⚠️ In addition to trading Bowen Byram to #Blackhawks for a reported package that includes the 4th overall pick, the #Sabres have another separate deal in the works, per @CMDeDominicis.
Full trade, per sources:
To #Blackhawks:
LD Bowen Byram
LW Jordan Greenway
To #Sabres:
2026 CHI 1st Round Pick (No. 4 overall)
2026 NYI 2nd Round Pick (No. 45 overall)
LD Louis Crevier