So another year, another round of Byram trade speculation. Wake me when something actually happens.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest On Bowen Byram And Matthew Knies; Update On The Canucks
The Buffalo Sabres may trade defenseman Bowen Byram this summer if he seeks first-pairing minutes beyond his current second-pairing role, as his agent has a history of taking players to free agency; such a move could create cap space to re-sign winger Alex Tuch and left winger Zach Benson. The Vancouver Canucks are shopping "virtually everyone" in a rebuilding effort, with potential trade candidates including center Elias Pettersson and wingers Brock Boeser, Jake DeBrusk, and Nils Hoglander.
Via The Hockey News: thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/nhl-rumor-rou
What's your read, folks?
Knies has been posting solid underlying numbers this season with a 54% CF%, so if Toronto's moving him it's probably more about cap management than performance. Would be curious to see who bites and at what price point.