The Chicago Blackhawks have signed defenseman Bowen Byram to a six-year contract extension. The deal, set to begin with the 2027-28 season, will carry an AAV of $12.5 million through the 2032-33 campaign.
Byram was dealt to Chicago when the Sabres traded him and forward Jordan Greenway to the Blackhawks, in exchange for the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, a second-round pick and defenseman Louis Crevier.
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In 82 games with Buffalo, he set career highs in goals (11), assists (31) and points (42), finishing ninth on the team in scoring. He also posted a plus/minus of +15 while averaging 22:20 of ice time per game.
In 328 regular-season games, the former Colorado Avalanche blueliner has posted 44 goals and 108 assists for 152 points, with another 19 points in 40 playoff contests. Byram won a Stanley Cup with the Avs in 2022.