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Sabres acquire Crevier, 4th-overall pick from Blackhawks

The Buffalo Sabres are aggressively reshaping their roster through a series of high-profile trades involving Bowen Byram and Alex Tuch.

By · Published June 27, 2026  20:02 UTC · Updated July 6, 2026  23:06 UTC

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The Sabres acquired the No. 4 pick from the Blackhawks in exchange for Byram and Greenway. Following this, the Sabres dealt Tuch to Washington in a sign-and-trade deal.

Sabres GM Kekalainen was reported to be far from done making moves.

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  • Primary Driver: The Buffalo Sabres are aggressively reshaping their roster through a series of high-profile trades involving Bowen Byram and Alex Tuch.
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The Buffalo Sabres have acquired the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Bowen Byram and Greenway. Additionally, the Sabres have parted ways with Alex Tuch, who moves to Washington in a reported sign-and-trade deal following the signing of an eight-year contract.

Coverage from NHL.com, USA Today, and Sportsnet.ca emphasizes the scale of these moves, with some reporting describing the Byram trade as a 'stunner' and a 'big gamble' for the Blackhawks. Daily Faceoff reports that the Capitals overpaid Tuch to preserve trade assets.

Future developments center on whether Sabres GM Kekalainen will continue making moves, as Sportsnet.ca reports he is 'far from done.' Attention also remains on the remaining top NHL free agents.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 107d ago.

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What did the Sabres receive for Bowen Byram?

The Sabres received the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Chicago Blackhawks.

What are the details of the Alex Tuch trade?

Tuch is moving to Washington in a sign-and-trade deal after signing an eight-year contract.

Who else was involved in recent NHL trades according to coverage?

The Pittsburgh Penguins traded for Hendrix Lapierre from the Capitals.

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Buffalo Sabres Chicago Blackhawks Washington Capitals NHL Draft Alex Tuch Bowen Byram

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