Sabres Grades: Defenseman Byram Took Step Forward In His Final Season Before Blockbuster Trade To Blackhawks

TRENDINGNFL preseason updatesDeshaun outplays ShedeurCards prospect hits 3 HRs in debutDouglass sets 50m free WRFantasy Football Draft KitStory byBowen Byram (Rob Gray, Imagn Images)Adam ProteauSat, August 15, 2026 at 11:06 PM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesSabres Grades: Young Forward Quinn Took Sizeable Step Forward In 2025-26, But Buffalo Still Needs More Out Of HimTheHockeyNews.com's series handing out grades for Buffalo Sabres players this past season – and in this file in the series, we're focusing on Sabres forward Jack Quinn. 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The question those players now face is whether they can repeat their success and prove it wasn't a fluke.The Hockey NewsChicago Blackhawks Urged to Sign Former 63-Point ForwardThe Chicago Blackhawks have made it clear this offseason that they want to take a step forward during the 2026-27 season. This is because they made two notable additions, as they brought in defenseman Bowen Byram and reunited with forward Patrick Kane. The Blackhawks also made some smart depth moves, as they added Jordan Greenway, […] The post Chicago Blackhawks Urged to Sign Former 63-Point Forward appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYNHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 21, Dallas StarsTheHockeyNews.com is ranking the off-season of each NHL team, and today we're focusing on the Dallas Stars. The Stars have had some regular-season and playoff success, but they're still seeking their second Stanley Cup in team history. 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