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2026 Fantasy Outlook
Byram appeared in all 82 regular-season games for the second year in a row, finishing with 11 goals, 31 assists, 93 blocked shots, 50 hits and a plus-15 rating. His seven power-play points marked a new career high. The durability question that hung over Byram for years seems to be a thing of the past, and his move to Chicago should open the door for him to be the No. 1 option on the power play. Project another 40-45-point season, with the potential for upside, and strong blocks and shots totals for 2026-27. Byram is a mid-round defenseman target whose multi-category coverage gives him a sturdier floor than the points total alone might suggest, particularly in deeper leagues. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a six-year, $75 million contract with the Blackhawks in July of 2026.
Cashes in big time
Byram agreed to terms on a six-year, $75 million contract with Chicago on Wednesday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.
ANALYSIS
Byram's deal will make him the highest-paid defenseman in the NHL when it kicks in next season, surpassing Erik Karlsson's $11.5 million AAV. With the NHL salary cap rising, the 25-year-old Byram is unlikely to hold that title for long. With Buffalo last year, he notched 11 goals and 31 assists in 82 regular-season games. He should be capable of topping those numbers in 2026-27, especially if he can cement himself as the quarterback for Chicago's No. 1 power-play unit.
Byram's deal will make him the highest-paid defenseman in the NHL when it kicks in next season, surpassing Erik Karlsson's $11.5 million AAV. With the NHL salary cap rising, the 25-year-old Byram is unlikely to hold that title for long. With Buffalo last year, he notched 11 goals and 31 assists in 82 regular-season games. He should be capable of topping those numbers in 2026-27, especially if he can cement himself as the quarterback for Chicago's No. 1 power-play unit.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 22:20
- Average Power Play TOI: 1:36
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 1:37
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Byram's offense took a step forward in his first full campaign with the Sabres, as he racked up seven goals and 38 points over 82 games. Staying healthy obviously helped his production, which also included 117 blocked shots, 75 hits and a plus-11 rating. Even after signing a two-year, $12.5 million contract in July, the question remains whether Byram will be a long-term part of the Buffalo blue line. The Sabres already have three defensemen on long-term contracts, though the 24-year-old Byram is also quite talented and could help solidify the team's core should he eventually get a long-term contract. The key now is for Byram to repeat his 2024-25 campaign, or in a best-case scenario, exceed it. What's clear is that he's a top-four defenseman, but he could be a fantasy stud if he can elevate his offense to a 50-point pace.
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Headlines trade to Chicago
Byram and Jordan Greenway were traded to the Blackhawks from the Sabres on Tuesday in exchange for Louis Crevier and the fourth and 45th overall picks in 2026, freelance insider Frank Seravalli reports.
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Tallies on power play
Byram scored a power-play goal on two shots in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Canadiens in Game 1.
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Goal streak at three games
Byram produced a goal and an assist Sunday during the Sabres' 6-1 win over the Bruins in Game 4 of their first-round series.
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Two-point effort in win Thursday
Byram produced a goal and an assist Thursday during the Sabres' 3-1 win over the Bruins in Game 3 of their first-round series.
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Pots goal in Game 2 loss
Byram scored a goal on four shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Bruins in Game 2.
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Chicago taking interest
Trade talks involving Byram going to the Blackhawks are intensifying, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
The Blackhawks have a significant crop of young blueliners, but Byram would be an upgrade on most, if not all, of those players. Byram had 42 points in 82 regular-season contests in 2025-26. With Chicago, Byram would immediately assume a top-four role and would be a real threat to take on a first-unit job on the power play.
The Blackhawks have a significant crop of young blueliners, but Byram would be an upgrade on most, if not all, of those players. Byram had 42 points in 82 regular-season contests in 2025-26. With Chicago, Byram would immediately assume a top-four role and would be a real threat to take on a first-unit job on the power play.