Frequently Asked Questions
Who did the Blackhawks trade to get Bowen Byram?
The Blackhawks sent the No. 4 overall pick, defenseman Louis Crevier, and the No. 45 pick to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Byram and forward Jordan Greenway.
How good is Bowen Byram as a hockey player?
Byram is a 25-year-old offensive defenseman who set a career high with 42 points in 82 games last season while posting a plus-15 mark. He's capable of sliding into a top-pairing role and contributing on both ends of the ice.
Is Kyle Davidson's Byram trade his first big move as Blackhawks GM?
Yes, this is Kyle Davidson's first blockbuster trade since taking over as GM in 2022. Fans had been waiting years for a big move to land a real star on the blue line.
What picks do the Blackhawks still have in the 2025 NHL Draft?
After the trade, the Blackhawks won't pick until the second round on Saturday, where they hold the No. 34 and No. 37 overall picks, along with selections in the third, fourth, and two seventh-round picks.
Who is Jordan Greenway and why did the Blackhawks take him?
Greenway is a 29-year-old forward at 6-foot-6 and 231 pounds who had one year left on his contract and is largely considered a cap dump from Buffalo. He can serve as an enforcer this season but doesn't factor into Chicago's long-term plans.
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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