Bowen Byram was one of the hottest names in the NHL rumor mill throughout the 2025 offseason, which made sense given his status as a restricted free agent and the Buffalo Sabres' crowded depth chart at left defense, led by Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power.
Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams, who's typically tight-lipped about potential roster moves, even admitted the front office was willing to trade the defenseman for the right return before ultimately signing him to a two-year contract extension.
"We believe Bo is an excellent hockey player who can help our team win," Adams told reporters in July.