Frequently Asked Questions
What did the Blackhawks give up to get Bowen Byram from Buffalo?
Chicago traded the fourth overall pick in the 2025 draft, defenseman Louis Crevier, and the 45th overall pick to acquire Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway from Buffalo.
Why did the Blackhawks have to overpay for Bowen Byram?
According to ESPN's John Buccigross, the San Jose Sharks were offering the 9th and 27th overall picks plus a prospect for Byram, so that steep price was simply the cost of doing business for Chicago to win the deal.
How did Connor Bedard react to the Bowen Byram trade?
According to Frank Seravalli, Bedard was the most "jacked up person in the Chicago Blackhawks organization" the night the trade went down, showing just how excited he is to play alongside an elite offensive defenseman.
How much money is Bowen Byram expected to earn on his new contract with Chicago?
David Pagnotta estimated Byram's new deal will come in around $10 million AAV, which is a price the Blackhawks can afford.
What else do the Blackhawks still need to do after trading for Bowen Byram?
The Blackhawks still need to add a bona fide star winger to the roster, as the article makes clear that landing Byram cannot be the only move the team makes this offseason.
Isaac Nielsen
Isaac Nielsen is a University of Nebraska–Omaha graduate with a degree in Journalism & Media Communication and four years of experience in sports journalism. He has spent the past two years as the Lead Blackhawks Writer at Sports Mockery, covering the team’s rebuild and focusing on roster construction, and has also reported on the Bears, Colts, Omaha Athletics, and Nebraska football.
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