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The Buffalo Sabres have secured the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft after trading Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks. In separate pre-draft moves, the Washington Capitals acquired Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues. The Maple Leafs hold the first overall selection for the draft in Buffalo.

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The Sabres acquired the No. 4 pick and the Blackhawks gained Bowen Byram via trade.

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  1. Buffalo Sabres Acquire No. 4 Pick in Bowen Byram Trade

    The Buffalo Sabres have secured the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft after trading Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks. In separate pre-draft moves, the Washington Capitals acquired Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues. The Maple Leafs hold the first overall selection for the draft in Buffalo.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Buffalo Sabres received the fourth overall pick from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Bowen Byram.
    • The Washington Capitals acquired Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues.
    • The Toronto Maple Leafs hold the No. 1 overall pick for the draft in Buffalo.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Bowen Byram is ready to serve as the Blackhawks' No. 1 defenseman.
    • The Sabres committed grand larceny in the trade that sent Byram to Chicago.
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