Avalanche first-round pick reveals where he wants to play next season
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Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram is drawing considerable trade interest across the NHL, and the Vancouver Canucks are reportedly one of the teams in the mix.
As discussions about Byram's potential move heat up, multiple media sources have connected the Canucks to the ongoing talks.
Avalanche first-round pick wants to play in Vancouver next season.
Yardbarker reports that according Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK, multiple Western Conference teams are closely monitoring Bowen Byram, who may be on the move once again, just months after landing in Buffalo.
On Donnie and Dhali, Rick Dhaliwal said he "would not be surprised" if the Canucks are in the mix for Byram, noting that Vancouver's front office has "been trying to get this guy since the day they arrived."
NHL writer Adrian Dater also went on to add, "I believe Byram wants to be a Canuck."
"Byram, 23, was traded to Buffalo from Colorado at the 2024 trade deadline in a deal involving Casey Mittelstadt. Since then, the former fourth overall pick has continued to show offensive upside, finishing the season with 38 points (seven goals, 31 assists) and logging over 22 minutes per game. However, his defensive metrics have raised concerns, particularly when defending the rush on a struggling Sabres blueline." -Yardbarker
ESPN's Kevin Weekes recently reported that the former Stanley Cup champion is "generating plenty of interest," with teams actively engaging the Sabres in trade discussions. As a restricted free agent still in need of a new contract, Byram's contract status could be playing a key role in Buffalo's decision-making.
"Vancouver already has Quinn Hughes and Marcus Pettersson on the left side, making a move for another top-four LHD curious. One of the reasons Byram feels ready to leave the Sabres is because he's third line behind Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power. There's no reason for him to rush to another team where he'd not be a top-two." -Yardbarker
The Canucks' interest in Byram may be more than just a depth move, it could hint at a bigger storyline unfolding in Vancouver.
With speculation swirling about Quinn Hughes potentially wanting to join his brothers in New Jersey, there's growing talk that Canucks may soon face a pivotal decision regarding their captain: lock him up long-term or explore trading him for a massive return. If the latter scenario come into play, a player like Bowen Byram could be a crucial piece in filling that void.
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