Red Wings poised to snatch Avalanche first-rounder in shocking blockbuster trade

Even though Byram recently signed a two-year contract extension with the Sabres, reports have confirmed that Buffalo is still willing to shop the talented defenseman.

Caleb Kerney from Heavy.com the Red Wings are facing a tough challenge in the competitive Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Florida Panthers keep adding Stanley Cups to their trophy case, and rivals like the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens continue to strengthen their rosters.

The proposed trade would send Bowen Byram to the Red Wings in exchange for Jonatan Berggrem, Andrew Copp and a second-round draft-pick in 2026.

The deal provides the Red Wings with the defensive upgrade they've been seeking, while giving the Sabres a top-six forward along with a promising young prospect who could make an impact in the top nine.

David Pagnotta reports that even after signing a two-year, $6.25 million extension, Byram remains a leading candidate to be traded.

Adding Byram would give the Red Wings flexibility to trade one of their other defenseman. While the straightforward option is to pair him with their star Moritz Seider, Byram's versatility means he could also fit well alongside Ben Chiarot or Simon Edvinsson.

The Red Wings currently have $12,086,628 available in salary cap space.

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Heavy.com
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