Flyers Trade Target Re-Signs with Sabres
Long-standing Philadelphia Flyers trade target Bowen Byram isn't leaving the Buffalo Sabres just yet.
On Monday, it was announced that Byram, 24, signed a two-year, $12.5 million ($6.5 million AAV) contract extension with the Sabres, keeping him in Buffalo for two more seasons and quelling any trade talks... for now.
The former No. 4 overall pick has long said to be a coveted trade target of the Flyers, even as recently as this offseason, but the price has still proven to be too steep on a player who would effectively be a reclamation project with an extensive injury history a la Jamie Drysdale.
It was previously reported that the Flyers were interested in both Byram and J.J. Peterka, but the latter was dealt to the Utah Mammoth and the former has now elected to stay put.
With his new deal, it is expected Byram will get a chance to prove himself and carry his own defensive pairing in a top-four role.
The offensive upside is there; the 24-year-old, known for his skating and puck skills, produced 38 points last season while playing in all 82 regular season games for the first time in his career.
When the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup in 2022, Byram produced nine points in 20 games despite failing to score a goal on 44 shots on goal. With a bit of shooting luck, you're looking at 0.75 points per game in that playoff run or better.
It should be noted that this new contract probably won't take Byram off the Flyers' radar any time soon.
Having only received a two-year deal, Byram will burn both of his last remaining RFA years and walk straight into unrestricted free agency in 2027 - the year the Flyers have the potential to do the most damage on the market, with Rasmus Ristolainen and Ryan Ellis each seeing their contracts expire.
Byram also doesn't have any trade protection in his contract, so if the Sabres want to avoid losing him for free and/or Byram fails to come into his own, a team like the Flyers can swoop in and provide an asset or two and take their own chance on the talented rearguard.
Until then, though, we can't put the cart before the horse. Byram is remaining a Sabres player... for now.
Related articles
Green Bay Packers Share Rare Minicamp Video of Jordan Love 70-Yard Bomb to New Wide Receiver-1752311135-q80.webp "Commanders Admit Past Sins: Spurrier & Zorn Recognized as Franchise’s Worst Coaching Moves")
Commanders Admit Past Sins: Spurrier & Zorn Recognized as Franchise’s Worst Coaching Moves/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73427103/1456618503.0.jpg "RB James Cook ‘won’t be in Buffalo anytime soon’")
RB James Cook ‘won’t be in Buffalo anytime soon’-1752122185-q80.webp "One big change that's coming to the Chicago Bears' new offense")
One big change that's coming to the Chicago Bears' new offenseThe Latest
Drama Explodes on RHOBH: Jennifer Tilly Claps Back at Villain Label in Explosive Feud With Faye Resnick!
Jennifer Tilly clapped back at an online rumor claiming she was involved in a fight with Faye Resnick amid production on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills with a message shared to her X account. After a post from a Bravo fan page suggested that the ...
Liam Miraculously Survives Experimental Brain Surgery—But Is Grace Up to Something?
In the private clinic, Bill asks Liam, who is sitting up, if he’s feeling OK. Liam isn’t sure. He’s nervous about being in the private facility about to undergo experimental surgery. Bill is being optimistic when Grace enters. She understands ...
Drew’s Dark Plan: Will Michael Be Forced to Pay the Price?
With Willow spiraling out of control ever since losing her children, Drew has come up with a new evil scheme that could destroy Michael’s life on the July 16, 2025 episode of General Hospital. The Kids Aren’t All Right Kids are everyone’s priority ...
From Enemies to Lovers?! Days of Our Lives Teases Gabi and Xander’s Explosive New Romance Twist
Gabi and Xander may be headed for one of the most shocking pairings on Days of Our Lives. What started as pure hatred is slowly shifting into mutual understanding—and maybe even attraction. With emotional cracks forming in both their lives, ...
Bloody Murder Weapon Found: Nick Discovers Knife… in His Own Sleeping Car!
In one of the train cars, some of the guests are gathered. Nick whispers to Phyllis that she must have known about this before the rest of them. Devon snarks that now they know why Cane wanted to find his ...
