Frequently Asked Questions
How much did the Blackhawks sign Bowen Byram for?
The Blackhawks signed Bowen Byram to a six-year deal worth $12.5 million annually, totaling $75 million. The contract kicks in starting with the 2027-28 season.
Is Bowen Byram the highest paid player in Blackhawks history?
Yes, Byram is now the highest paid player in franchise history. His $12.5 million AAV surpasses the $10.5 million annually that Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane each earned on their 2014 deals.
How did the Blackhawks acquire Bowen Byram?
The Blackhawks traded their fourth overall pick plus other assets to the Buffalo Sabres to land Byram. The deal went down just last week before the extension was agreed upon.
Is Bowen Byram the highest paid defenseman in the NHL?
His AAV makes him the highest paid defenseman in the entire NHL starting next season, at least for now. Players like Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes, and Zach Werenski are expected to sign extensions this summer that could surpass that number.
Will Byram's contract hurt the Blackhawks salary cap situation?
The deal shouldn't break Chicago's bank because the NHL salary cap is skyrocketing and the Blackhawks have more than enough room. By 2033 when the deal expires, Byram likely won't even rank among the top 15-20 highest paid defensemen in the league.
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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