(Rumour) Bowen Byram

[Kevlar]

https://www.canucksdaily.com/nhl-team/vancouver-canucks/strong-evidence-suggests-canucks-gm-is-making-moves-to-land-sabres-defensemen-bowen-byram

 

23y/o LHD on the 2nd year of a 2-year deal with a cap hit of $3.85M. He is listed at 6'1" and 190lbs.

[Screw]

Would definitely be an upgrade to the 2nd pair.

[Shekky]

yeah young defenceman I think some salary would have to go back the other way

[Kevlar]

 

Craig Button's analysis in 2019:

A two-way defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche, Byram was drafted in the first round, fourth overall, in 2019. He is known for his powerful skating and heavy shooting. 

 

Check out this cool story about Byram: https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/buffalo-sabres-end-of-season-recap-2023-24-defenseman-bowen-byram-brought-skill-and-experience-to-sabres-young-defense-corps

[GrammaInTheTub]

Oooo fun! I’d definitely take a chance on him. Brannstrom looks great - but what about three puck moving dmen on the left side. Meeeyowww

[elvis15]

"Strong evidence" is a big stretch: 

Quote

 

A new report has been released that is indicating there are a handful of NHL clubs calling the Buffalo Sabres to try and land young defenseman Bowen Byram, and the Vancouver Canucks are almost a guarantee to be one of them.

 

Today, NHL insider and TSN analyst Darren Dreger revealed that he talked with the Buffalo Sabres, and confirmed that their are West Coast teams calling trying to land Byram. He did mention that the team is not actively shopping him, and that it is not guaranteed the Canucks were one of the callers, but, here is why we think they have to be.

 

 

GMs talk, but it's a big jump from a regular call to check in and actively pursuing a player.

[Canuck You]

I'd take whatever the Canucks Daily say's with a huge grain of salt, They do a lot of click baiting.

[Kevlar]

Point taken @elvis15 and @Canuck You . That is why it is labeled as a rumour.

[elvis15]

3 minutes ago, Kevlar said:

Point taken @elvis15 and @Canuck You . That is why it is labeled as a rumour.

A rumor is something we're actually linked to. Speculation would even be strong considering the source from the article specifically mentions he hasn't heard of the Canucks being involved. It's really just a blogger speculating it would make sense if they were interested, and I could figure that much out.

[BigTramFan]

20 minutes ago, Shekky said:

yeah young defenceman I think some salary would have to go back the other way

Including Desharnais and Forbort in the deal would work = $3.5m out

 

Byram and Friedman added to roster = $4.625m in

 

Current cap space is $1.3m, so would still be cap compliant

 

D corps becomes:

 

Hughes Hronek

Byram Myers

Soucy Brannstrom

Friedman Juulsen

[Shekky]

4 minutes ago, BigTramFan said:

Including Desharnais and Forbort in the deal would work = $3.5m out

 

Byram and Friedman added to roster = $4.625m in

 

Current cap space is $1.3m, so would still be cap compliant

 

D corps becomes:

 

Hughes Hronek

Byram Myers

Soucy Brannstrom

Friedman Juulsen

 

I like that.

[Phil_314]

Where's the Buffalo fan guy?  I have my doubts about whether they'd trade him, not sure if they would now since they traded Mittlestadt to get him, recently they put him up pair 1 with Dahlin and I doubt he's been a problem, being a cheap, young, 0.5 point/ game defender with upside.

[Kevlar]

Definitions of the word Rumour:

 

From www.dictionary.com:

A rumor is a story or statement that is being passed around without confirmation that the information is true, as in I heard a rumor about a new superhero movie. Rumor can also mean general hearsay, as in You shouldn't put much faith in rumor and speculation. As a verb, rumor means to spread or report rumors.

 

From Merriam-Webster.com:

1. talk or opinion widely disseminated with no discernible source

2. a statement or report current without known authority for its truth

 

From dictionary.cambridge.org:

An unofficial interesting story or piece of news that might be true or invented, and quickly spreads from person to person

 

 

I'm just saying that it is a rumour. Take it for what it is.

[Rounoush]

Bowen Byram? Yes, please!

[GrammaInTheTub]

43 minutes ago, Phil_314 said:

Where's the Buffalo fan guy?  I have my doubts about whether they'd trade him, not sure if they would now since they traded Mittlestadt to get him, recently they put him up pair 1 with Dahlin and I doubt he's been a problem, being a cheap, young, 0.5 point/ game defender with upside.

@Sabrefan1

 

[GrammaInTheTub]

37 minutes ago, Kevlar said:

Definitions of the word Rumour:

 

From www.dictionary.com:

A rumor is a story or statement that is being passed around without confirmation that the information is true, as in I heard a rumor about a new superhero movie. Rumor can also mean general hearsay, as in You shouldn't put much faith in rumor and speculation. As a verb, rumor means to spread or report rumors.

 

From Merriam-Webster.com:

1. talk or opinion widely disseminated with no discernible source

2. a statement or report current without known authority for its truth

 

From dictionary.cambridge.org:

An unofficial interesting story or piece of news that might be true or invented, and quickly spreads from person to person

 

 

I'm just saying that it is a rumour. Take it for what it is.

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[Jess]

He's brimming with huge potential offensively, though idk what his defensive game is like. Would cost a lot to get him though. Typically plays 2nd unit minutes in Buffalo and outside of his mediocre first season he's averaged about 40 points per 82 games.

 

His contract ends at the end of this year so I'm wondering if the Sabres are unsure about his contract demands at the end of the year, despite being an RFA. Currently makes $3.85M, but I'd wager he's looking for a long-term deal that pays $7M+.

 

IDK how good a source is spreading this rumour though.

[canucks curse]

Petey for Bowen and cozens 

[spook007]

Sounds more like throwing mud on a wall and see if it sticks...

But nevertheless interesting if true...

 

How about all his concussions... we didn't fare too well last time, we took on a player with concussion history (Ferland)?

Edited November 5 by spook007

[Sabrefan1]

26 minutes ago, GrammaInTheTub said:

@Sabrefan1

 

 

Buffalo fan guy here... 

 

The Sabres need a consistent centre, not pick(s).  Adams has this season and next to save his job.  That's why picks aren't very useful to him right now. 

 

The Canucks could really use a  centre on top of a solid top 4 D-man as well.  The Sabres and Canucks are not good trading partners.

[GrammaInTheTub]

1 minute ago, Sabrefan1 said:

 

Buffalo fan guy here... 

 

The Sabres need a consistent centre, not pick(s).  Adams has this season and next to save his job.  That's why picks aren't very useful to him right now. 

 

The Canucks could really use a  centre on top of a solid top 4 D-man as well.  The Sabres and Canucks are not good trading partners.

God bless you Batman! I mean, @Sabrefan1!

 

PS: just saw some old school highlights of Hasek with the 70 save 1-0 shutout win against a rookie Brodeur - what an absolute animal. He was one of the first additions to my rookie card collection as a sometimes collector. 

[Sabrefan1]

2 minutes ago, GrammaInTheTub said:

God bless you Batman! I mean, @Sabrefan1!

 

PS: just saw some old school highlights of Hasek with the 70 save 1-0 shutout win against a rookie Brodeur - what an absolute animal. He was one of the first additions to my rookie card collection as a sometimes collector. 

 

The Sabres could really really use another Hasek.  Consistency in goaltending is killing them again this season.  They're bound and determined to ruin Devon Levi to boot.  He should be learning and maturing in the AHL, not backing up in net in the NHL.

[King Heffy]

11 minutes ago, Sabrefan1 said:

 

Buffalo fan guy here... 

 

The Sabres need a consistent centre, not pick(s).  Adams has this season and next to save his job.  That's why picks aren't very useful to him right now. 

 

The Canucks could really use a  centre on top of a solid top 4 D-man as well.  The Sabres and Canucks are not good trading partners.

Something around RNH from Edmonton might benefit both teams if he could be convinced to waive.

[Sabrefan1]

1 minute ago, King Heffy said:

Something around RNH from Edmonton might benefit both teams if he could be convinced to waive.

 

 

I'm betting 98% of players have the Sabres first on their NTC list.  Dumpster fire of an organization in a high tax state.  Not exactly an ideal location to go.

[GrammaInTheTub]

1 minute ago, Sabrefan1 said:

 

The Sabres could really really use another Hasek.  Consistency in goaltending is killing them again this season.  They're bound and determined to ruin Devon Levi to boot.  He should be learning and maturing in the AHL, not backing up in net in the NHL.

Ukka Pekka Luukkonen’s not Lookin Heckin Good Just Yet?

 

Sorry. I just love saying his name. 
 

Really hope Levi gets the chance to properly develop. Not for the Sabres sake, or the Canucks, but for Canadian hockey - he’s one of the few budding Canadian goalies out there.