Despite signing Bowen Byram to a two-year, $12.5 million contract extension, the Buffalo Sabres could still trade the offensive defenseman.

The Buffalo Sabres avoided arbitration with Bowen Byram by re-signing the restricted free agent defenseman to a two-year contract worth $12.5 million. Byram will count $6.25 million against the salary cap through the 2026-27 NHL season.

NHL free agency is still churning, and that means teams around the league will be looking to make upgrades to their rosters for the 2025-26 season. Despite speculation that he would be dealt to a new team,