NHL free agency is still churning, and that means teams around the league will be looking to make upgrades to their rosters for the 2025-26 season. Despite speculation that he would be dealt to a new team,

The Buffalo Sabres avoided arbitration with Bowen Byram by re-signing the restricted free agent defenseman to a two-year contract worth $12.5 million.

The Buffalo Sabres have signed restricted free-agent defenseman Bowen Byram to a two-year, $12.5-million contract extension, as speculation continues about his future with the team.