Player Discussion Bowen Byram - LHD (4th OA 2019 - Trade with Avs 3-6-2024) 22 YO - Signed Thru 2024-25 $3.85 Million Cap Hit (RFA)

[dotcommunism]

I said beyond next year. He may have been on IR in the season where only played 30 games, so that still may count. @dotcommunism ?

I'm pretty sure he is currently in his 4th accrued season now, meaning that he'll be UFA eligible in 2027.

 

[joshjull]

 

[Alienblood]

Avs fan here and I hate this trade. I never wanted Toews re-upped.

Buffalo are becoming my favorite team.

Any room for a new guy on your boards ?

 

[Old Navy Goat]

Regardless, the vibes will remain damnit!

It's understandable as he's played on several Hockey Canada teams with Cozens and Krebs

Avs fan here and I hate this trade. I never wanted Toews re-upped.

Buffalo are becoming my favorite team.

Any room for a new guy on your boards ?

You'll have to innoculate yourself against the cross thread whinging about KA, Granato and Pegula's cheapness

 

[Alienblood]

It's understandable as he's played on several Hockey Canada teams with Cozens and Krebs


You'll have to innoculate yourself against the cross thread whinging about KA, Granato and Pegula's cheapness

hahaha no problem

 

[Zman5778]

Avs fan here and I hate this trade. I never wanted Toews re-upped.

Buffalo are becoming my favorite team.

Any room for a new guy on your boards ?

Don't do it, man. Save your heart. There is nothing but heartbreak here.

 

[HOOats]

I'm over the initial shock of losing Mitts and excited to see what Byram turns into. This comes with the obvious caveat that he be used correctly and the rest of the roster gets balanced around him to be more competitive. But he is still a high-end piece with a winning, elite pedigree.

Between Dahlin and Power, we already have his skill set in the top-4. He's not the veteran presence (e.g. Roy, Pesce, Hanifin, Andersson) we were hoping for. A "nasty streak" and a willingness to fight with 3 concussions already in his career is scary, frankly, for him and the Sabres. The youngest team in the league just got younger. Whatever magic he can work on the PP will be limited; maybe he can displace Power, but he'll inevitably be a PP2 option at best.

I hate this, but Bo is a Sabre now. I'll be cheering for him to blossom in blue and gold. Let's give the kid a chance.

I don't think he's as redundant as it may seem, especially compared to Power. Byram is a much more intense player, in terms of skating, shooting, hitting, attitude - basically everything. He's actually the type of player I've wanted more of here because his energy and amplitude can be contagious and our slugs could use a spark. The injury concerns are a bummer, but he likely isn't available if not for them.

 

[Alienblood]

I'm over the initial shock of losing Mitts and excited to see what Byram turns into. This comes with the obvious caveat that he be used correctly and the rest of the roster gets balanced around him to be more competitive. But he is still a high-end piece with a winning, elite pedigree.

I don't think he's as redundant as it may seem, especially compared to Power. Byram is a much more intense player, in terms of skating, shooting, hitting, attitude - basically everything. He's actually the type of player I've wanted more of here because his energy and amplitude can be contagious and our slugs could use a spark. The injury concerns are a bummer, but he likely isn't available if not for them.

Byram needs pp time and to be unleashed and play on his toes. The Toews signing affected him bigtime mentally.

He needed a fresh start

 

[MOGlLNY]

Avs fan here and I hate this trade. I never wanted Toews re-upped.

Buffalo are becoming my favorite team.

Any room for a new guy on your boards ?

Don’t do it. Leave while you can.

Byram needs pp time and to be unleashed and play on his toes. The Toews signing affected him bigtime mentally.

He needed a fresh start

He’s not gonna get much PP time here unfortunately which is why we are confused

 

[Chainshot]

Avs fan here and I hate this trade. I never wanted Toews re-upped.

Buffalo are becoming my favorite team.

Any room for a new guy on your boards ?

Plenty of room.

We hope Byram hits his potential and best of luck to Casey with the Avs.

 

[Alienblood]

Let's beat the Leafs tonight and go on a 10 game win streak

 

[sabremike]

Avs fan here and I hate this trade. I never wanted Toews re-upped.

Buffalo are becoming my favorite team.

Any room for a new guy on your boards ?

Welcome aboard!

 

[joshjull]

Trade comments aside. I’m excited to see what this kid can do. He’s a hell of a talent

 

[TheBarnIsElectric]

He played 20 minutes a night on a legit contender thus year.

He's 22 and has additional upside.

He has played on the right recently and seemed competent.

He's a cup winner and played a significant role on that team as a rookie.

He's a beloved teammate who keeps things light and fun.

He also has leadership qualities.

He will actually produce offense from the backend.

Edit: my bad, they didn't win the cup his rookie year. He had played some in the covid year. Still though, he contributed to that run as a very young player.

 

[CaliSabresfan24]

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

 

[joshjull]

 

[Dirty Dog]

People here forget linear isn’t development. Byram is extremely high potential player who is young and has shown significant stretches of being a very good defensmen in this league.

He’s a huge acquisition. But the same people are also acting like Power and Cozens are crap. These are all very talented players who are still developing.

Losing Mitts sucks, but discounting Byram because he’s having rough stretch is just silly

 

[BuffaloGooner]

People here forget linear isn’t development. Byram is extremely high potential player who is young and has shown significant stretches of being a very good defensmen in this league.

He’s a huge acquisition. But the same people are also acting like Power and Cozens are crap. These are all very talented players who are still developing.

Losing Mitts sucks, but discounting Byram because he’s having rough stretch is just silly

The Power hate specifically is hilarious imo

 

[toddkaz]

 

[WhereAreTheCookies]

People here forget linear isn’t development. Byram is extremely high potential player who is young and has shown significant stretches of being a very good defensmen in this league.

He’s a huge acquisition. But the same people are also acting like Power and Cozens are crap. These are all very talented players who are still developing.

Losing Mitts sucks, but discounting Byram because he’s having rough stretch is just silly

At the beginning of last season Byram was also considered virtually untouchable by Avs fans on the board. Some comparing him and Dahlin. Not saying they are comparable, but having a down year seems like is what's soured some of their fan base on him and as we've seen with many Sabres Dmen in the past, you can't give up after a single down season from a young Dman.

 

[dasaybz]

If Byram and Power were in the same draft class, who would have been picked first?

 

[WhereAreTheCookies]

If Byram and Power were in the same draft class, who would have been picked first?

Probably Power due to his size.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

You guys take care of Bo! He’s a goofball, with immense talent. I think the Toews signing and Girard still sticking around became a bit of a mental block for him since he saw his way to the top blocked. He seemed to be fighting things a bit this year, so I hope he turns it around for you guys.

 

[Fearnot]

Byram needs pp time and to be unleashed and play on his toes. The Toews signing affected him bigtime mentally.

He needed a fresh start

I'd rather have him on the PP than Okposo