Vancouver Canucks Emerge as Top Contenders For Landing Buffalo Sabres Defenseman Bowen Byram
Over a month ago, the Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks were linked with one another in trade rumors, where Byram was the link brining them together.
TSN's Darren Dreger revealed that he talked with the Buffalo Sabres, and confirmed that there were West Coast teams calling trying to land Byram, but at that time, the Sabres were not ready to shop him around.
Vancouver Canucks In Talks with the Buffalo Sabres for defenseman Bowen Byram
Now, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman has set the NHL on fire by suggesting that a trade between Vancouver and Buffalo could be a major benefit for both teams.
"Do I think the #Canucks have talked to Buffalo? Yeah I do. Do I think the Sabres have talked to the #Canucks? Yes I do. Do I think that that's the exact combination they have talked about? No I don't know that.." Friedman said.
It was disclosed by Friedman that this was just speculation of his own doing, but NHL reporter David Pagnotta has confirmed that both sides have discussed a trade with one another, all focused around Byram.
"Vancouver and Buffalo have had trade talks and they seem to be centered around Vancouver's interest in Bowen Byram," he said. "That seems to be genuine. Now whether this evolves into this big blockbuster type deal, we'll have to wait to see."
After a slew of concussions and injuries, Byram has finally got a fresh start with the Buffalo Sabres this season, and has taken off with that opportunity. In 32 games this season, he has 4 goal and 14 assists, and the most impressive thing about his game is that his defensive play has improved greatly and if Patrik Allvin can get a deal done, Byram would be a great addition to the the Canucks blue line.
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