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Blackhawks Land Top Defenseman Byram | NHL News
Chicago Blackhawks pull off a bold move, trading their fourth overall pick to Buffalo for defenseman Bowen Byram — now locked into a six-year, $75 million deal, making him one of the highest-paid defensemen in the league. At 25, Byram brings elite potential, 42 points last season, two full healthy years, and the rare chance to lead the blue line — something he’s never had before. The Hawks cleared cap space by trading Andre Burakovsky, positioning themselves for Connor Bedard’s inevitable big contract. GM Kyle Davidson is betting big — but if Byram becomes the franchise’s top defenseman, this…
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