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Buffalo Sabres Sign Bowen Byram to $12.5 Million Deal

7/16/2025

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Byram Secures Contract

The Buffalo Sabres have secured defenseman Bowen Byram with a lucrative two-year deal valued at $12.5 million, averaging $6.25 million per year. At just 24, Byram showcased his talent last season, achieving a career-high 38 points in 82 games. Since joining from the Colorado Avalanche in March 2024, he has made a significant impact, leading the team in blocked shots and accumulating 110 points in 246 career games.

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Byram Secures Contract

The Buffalo Sabres have secured defenseman Bowen Byram with a lucrative two-year deal valued at $12.5 million, averaging $6.25 million per year. At just 24, Byram showcased his talent last season, achieving a career-high 38 points in 82 games. Since joining from the Colorado Avalanche in March 2024, he has made a significant impact, leading the team in blocked shots and accumulating 110 points in 246 career games.

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