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Sabres Poised to Match Any Byram Offer Sheet and Explore Trade Options

Kevyn Adams has preserved more than $12.8 million in cap space to guarantee Buffalo can match any Bowen Byram offer sheet

Feb 27, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) checks Carolina Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis (24) during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • General manager Kevyn Adams said Buffalo will match any offer sheet for restricted free agent Bowen Byram to secure a player he believes can help the team win.
  • The Sabres have maintained roughly $12.87 million in salary cap space after recent roster moves to ensure matching power.
  • Adams indicated he would only trade Byram if the return included NHL-ready talent capable of delivering immediate roster improvements.
  • Darren Dreger reports that the Calgary Flames, Vegas Golden Knights, Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues have engaged Buffalo in trade discussions for Byram.
  • TSN’s Chris Johnston suggests an offer sheet around $7.02 million would incur first- and third-round pick compensation if Buffalo chose not to match.