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For the second time this week, the Chicago Blackhawks were involved in a trade that clearly indicated it’s a seller’s […] The post Smart Business: Blackhawks Trade Burakovsky To Senators For Late-Round Pick appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .
The Ottawa Senators are bringing in a two-time Stanley Cup winner, executing a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks for 12-year veteran forward Andre Burakovsky. The Senators have acquired Andre Burakovsky from the Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/bDZVbcRj4r — Daily Faceoff (@DailyFaceoff) June 26, 2026 In exchange, the Hawks receive a 2027 sixth-round pick. Burakovsky is heading into the final year of his $5.5M deal. It's a pretty hefty cap hit for a bottom-six 11-goal scorer, and one has...
Welcome to the 2026 NHL Draft, Chicago Blackhawks fans! Round one has finally arrived, with the opening 32 selections being […] The post Blackhawks Picks & Everything To Know Before 2026 NHL Draft Begins appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .
Another Swede Acquisition!
The 2026 NHL Draft is less than five hours away, and while that’s usually one of the most chaotic events on the NHL calendar, the few days leading into have been equally so.Over the past week, some massive names around the National Hockey League have been traded, and after an intriguing 2025/26 campaign, the 2026/27 […] The post Senators Acquire Former First-Round Pick in Trade With the Blackhawks appeared first on HEAVY .
The Blackhawks received a 2027 sixth-round pick from Ottawa in exchange for Burakovsky.
The Buffalo Sabres were a part of one of the more stunning trades of this NHL offseason. Now, just days after Bowen Byram went to the Chicago Blackhawks, they have added a defenseman. The Sabres have traded for Anaheim Ducks defender Olen Zellweger, according to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman. “Olen Zellweger is being traded to […] The post Sabres replace Bowen Byram with Ducks defenseman in trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Blackhawks are feeling the pressure as they head into the NHL Draft and prepare for the 2026-27 season. They made a move this week that has been widely panned by top observers as they acquired defenseman Bowen Byram from the Buffalo Sabres for the No. 4 and 45 picks along with defenseman Louis […] The post Next move Blackhawks must make after Bowen Byram blockbuster trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Buffalo Sabres recently traded Bowen Byram, while also acquiring the No. 4 pick from the Chicago Blackhawks. Now, they are being linked to the Winnipeg Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck, according to NHL insider Darren Dreger. “Look at the Buffalo Sabres, and we know that Jarmo Kekalainen has been extremely busy to this point. Could he […] The post NHL rumors: Sabres linked to Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck after acquiring No. 4 overall pick appeared first on ClutchPoints .
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Meet the new Blackhawk: What are the Blackhawks getting in Bowen Byram? ( SCH ) But Does It Work? ( SCH ) Blackhawks approach NHL Draft without first-round pick as trade market keeps swirling ( Sun-Times ) Byram believes he can become a No. 1 defenseman, and the Blackhawks need him to be right ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks thoughts: Byram trade, contract negotiations and lineup projection ( Athl...
The Chicago Blackhawks were originally entering the 2026 NHL Draft with eight draft picks, and it seemed likely it wasn’t going to stay that way. In the aftermath of the…
The Buffalo Sabres landed a stunning haul for defenseman Bowen Byram this week, scoring the 4th overall pick in Friday's NHL Draft, a second-rounder, plus the under-the-radar pickup of 6'8" D-man Louis Crevier, while also unloading the contract of Jordan Greenway. Now we're learning why the cost to acquire Byram was so high. According to i nsider Elliotte Friedman, on The Fan Hockey Show , Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen had a nice bidding war going amongst the Chicago Blackhawks, New Y...
The Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres threw the hockey world into a frenzy with their Tuesday blockbuster trade, with the Sabres sending defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway to…
Less than 24 hours after being acquired from the Buffalo Sabres, new Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram took questions from […] The post Byram Talks Trade, Chat With Bedard, & Future Extension With Blackhawks appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .
Bowen Byram was once the fourth overall selection in the 2019 NHL Draft. Since then, he has been traded twice, including when Byram was traded from the Buffalo Sabres to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for the fourth overall selection in this year’s draft, among other assets. Now, Byram is speaking out about joining the […] The post Bowen Byram’s 1st comments after trade from Sabres to Blackhawks will fire up fans appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Buffalo Sabres made a blockbuster trade on Tuesday, sending Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks. They now have two picks in Friday’s first round: 4th overall and 20th overall. They also traded away Michael Kesselring, so they need a defenseman. The Sabres’ next move must be for a defenseman, and New York Islanders veteran […] The post Next move Sabres must make after trading Bowen Byram to Blackhawks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Blackhawks were part of a blockbuster trade on Jun. 23, just a few days before the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The deal involved acquiring defenseman Bowen Byram and…
The Buffalo Sabres and the Chicago Blackhawks made a stunning trade, sending Bowen Byram west for the 4th overall pick. It was a deal that drew dramatic reactions when it broke. Did Chicago overpay for their new top defenseman? Or did Buffalo give up too early on a player who has not popped offensively? We’ve […] The post Trade grades for Sabres, Blackhawks after Bowen Byram dealt for No. 4 overall pick appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Buffalo Sabres have had a busy offseason so far, trading Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday before sending Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. General manager Jarmo Kekalainen is not done, however, as he took care of major internal business regarding young forward Zach Benson. Benson and the Sabres have […] The post Zach Benson, Sabres agree to $52.5 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Blackhawks sent the NHL world ablaze when they made a trade that sent the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, defenseman Louis Crevier, and a 2026…
The Chicago Blackhawks swung a rather bold trade with the Buffalo Sabres ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft. Chicago traded the fourth overall pick in the upcoming draft as part of a package to acquire defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway. The deal drew a ton of discourse online, but for Byram, this move […] The post Bowen Byram ready to embrace new chapter with Blackhawks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
What does Bowen Byram bring to the Chicago Blackhawks? Jay Zawaski and Greg Boysen break down everything they learned from hearing from Byram and Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson for the […]
Hot trade summer? The NHL trade winds sure are blowing. Today alone, Šimon Nemec, Jordan Kyrou, and Bowen Byram were all traded to new destinations. Perhaps most puzzling was the…
The Chicago Blackhawks made one of the biggest moves of the NHL offseason when they acquired defenseman Bowen Byram from the Buffalo Sabres. Now, early signs suggest both sides view the partnership as a long-term one. Speaking after the trade,…
Byram, acquired from the Buffalo Sabres for a massive haul, figures to be the Blackhawks’ number one defenseman for quite some time.