Blackhawks D Bowen Byram to miss home-coming against Buffalo Sabres because of a family matter

TRENDINGCFB Week 5 live updatesJudge not on ALDS rosterNFL Week 4 injury trackerWNBA semifinals previewMLB Division Series previewStory byStory byBlackhawks D Bowen Byram to miss home-coming against Buffalo Sabres because of a family matterAssociated PressSat, October 3, 2026 at 4:50 PM UTCAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesPatrick Kane, Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway ready for Buffalo return as members of Chicago BlackhawksBUFFALO, N.Y. — Saturday marks the end of the early trip down memory lane for the Chicago Blackhawks. Not so much for the team but rather Cole Smith (Vegas), Ian Cole (Utah) and both Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway. The former Buffalo Sabres pair, who joined the Hawks via a June 23 trade, will make their return to KeyBank Center on Saturday. “It’s fun when you get to play against an old team, ...Chicago TribuneJack’s Daily: Blackhawks in Buffalo, Roobroeck Milestone; Fans Boo LarkinThe Chicago Blackhawks’ season-opening three-game road trip rolls into another city and yet another time zone. After two dreadful defeats […] The post Jack’s Daily: Blackhawks in Buffalo, Roobroeck Milestone; Fans Boo Larkin appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .Chicago Hockey Now3 Cards Jeff Blashill May Play To Spark Blackhawks After 0-2-0 StartThe Chicago Blackhawks are off to a brutal start. Head coach Jeff Blashill has a couple of cards he could play to create a spark.The Hockey News - Chicago BlackhawksAdvertisementAdvertisementBuffalo Sabres Vs. Chicago Blackhawks - Lineups And Game NotesSabres are hoping to bounce back from the season-opening loss to ColumbusThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresHawks Hits: Vlasic-Byram Disaster, Lopsided Stats, Defensive Changes?Two games isn’t a large enough sample size to make any serious proclamations about the 2026-27 Chicago Blackhawks, and without […] The post Hawks Hits: Vlasic-Byram Disaster, Lopsided Stats, Defensive Changes? appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .Chicago Hockey NowBuffalo Sabres Quickly Demote 29-Year-Old Defender Before Blackhawks GameOn Thursday, the Buffalo Sabres kicked off their 2026-27 season with an ugly 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.Now, the Sabres will be aiming to bounce back by picking up a victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.As the Sabres prepare for their game against Chicago, they have announced a roster move involving one […] The post Buffalo Sabres Quickly Demote 29-Year-Old Defender Before Blackhawks Game appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYSabres Sign Louis Crevier To Four-Year Contract Extension On The Eve Of Regular Season25-year-old defenseman was acquired from Chicago in June in the Bowen Byram dealThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresSabres Announce Extension for Recently Acquired DefensemanLast season, the Buffalo Sabres finally ended the National Hockey League’s longest Stanley Cup Playoffs drought, and with their success being built around their young core, there’s plenty of hope for them to be a consistent contender in the years to come. This off-season, the team made plenty of moves as they aimed to increase […] The post Sabres Announce Extension for Recently Acquired Defenseman appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYZellweger Clears Protocol, Practices And Will Play In Home OpenerSabres defenseman was injured on a hit by Columbus defenseman Carson Soucy during the preseasonThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresVeteran Blackhawks Blueliner Gets Brutally Honest on Team’s StrugglesThe Chicago Blackhawks 2026-2027 season has gotten off to a brutal start as the team finds themselves 0-2 right off the bat. Their season opener on Tuesday versus the Vegas Golden Knights featured a 5-2 loss. They followed that up by being shutout 6-0 at the hands of the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night. This […] The post Veteran Blackhawks Blueliner Gets Brutally Honest on Team’s Struggles appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYBlackhawks Need Massive Defensive Adjustments After 6-0 Loss To MammothThe Chicago Blackhawks were run out of the building in Salt Lake City as their match against the Utah Mammoth wasn't even close.The Hockey News - Chicago BlackhawksLouis Crevier nets four-year extension before first game with SabresThroughout training camp, whenever reporters asked coach Lindy Ruff about defenseman Louis Crevier, one of the Sabres’ offseason additions, he lauded his smart, efficient style. Crevier, who arrived in Buffalo in the blockbuster trade that sent defenseman Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks, clearly made a strong first impression on Ruff and the Sabres. On Thursday morning, hours before ...Niagara Gazette, Niagara Falls, N.Y.Blackhawks Veteran has High Praise for Promising Rookie ForwardThe Chicago Blackhawks are a youth team that are hoping to have a more successful campaign this season after multiple years of finishing towards the bottom of the league over the course of its rebuild. Their hopes in this 2026-2027 campaign largely hinger on their top young players making significant strides in their respective game’s. […] The post Blackhawks Veteran has High Praise for Promising Rookie Forward appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYFriday Fantasy Notebook - Oct. 2, 2026JJ Peterka thrives alongside David Pastrnak while Bowen Byram’s heavy usage yields zero production.The Hockey NewsBlackhawks Stomped 6-0 By Mammoth, Concerning Start To Season ContinuesWhere to even begin? Tuesday’s season-opening 5-2 defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights was disappointing, but Thursday’s 6-0 shutout loss […] The post Blackhawks Stomped 6-0 By Mammoth, Concerning Start To Season Continues appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .Chicago Hockey NowSpecial Team Struggles Lead To Sabres Loss In Season OpenerColumbus wins 6-3 over Buffalo at Nationwide Arena on ThursdayThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresChicago Blackhawks lose 2nd straight game — and have been outscored 11-2 to start the seasonSALT LAKE CITY — That was ugly. The Chicago Blackhawks were coming off a less-than-ideal season opener to Vegas, where the Stanley Cup runner-ups cruised to a 5-2 win. The road team struggled to do much, especially to stop the Golden Knights. Salt Lake City was a perfect place for a rebound. The Hawks have had the Mammoth’s number, winning four straight games in the NHL’s newest team’s brief ...Chicago TribuneCan Frank Nazar Drive His Own Line Amid Bedard’s Absence?The Chicago Blackhawks’ 2025-26 season was another disappointing one. They finished second-to-last in the league and last in the Central Division by 10 points behind the Winnipeg Jets. Connor Bedard had a successful season, tallying 30 goals and 75 points in 69 games. But an upper-body injury in December didn’t help create hope for Chicago […] The post Can Frank Nazar Drive His Own Line Amid Bedard’s Absence? appeared first on The Lead.The LeadSabres' Post-Game Report: Buffalo's Goaltending Was A Reason Why Sabres Lost To Blue Jackets – But It Wasn't The Only ReasonThe Buffalo Sabres lost 6-3 to the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday, and at THN.com, we're analyzing each Sabres game the day after it is played. We're starting the series with this file – a breakdown of Columbus' thorough drubbing of the Sabres. How did Buffalo lose their first game of 2026-27?The Hockey News - Buffalo SabresSabres Roster Move Hints at Mattias Samuelsson Injury DecisionThe Buffalo Sabres have been hoping that Mattias Samuelsson can get back on the ice for their season-opening game in Columbus on Thursday night against the Blue Jackets. Samuelsson is dealing with a lower-body injury that he sustained in the preseason, and when head coach Lindy Ruff spoke to reporters on Wednesday, he didn’t rule […] The post Sabres Roster Move Hints at Mattias Samuelsson Injury Decision appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY