Blackhawks’ defenceman Bowen Byram to miss game against Buffalo Sabres

Blackhawks' defenceman Bowen Byram to miss game against Buffalo Sabres | iNFOnews.ca
Chicago Blackhawks'Bowen Byram and Vegas Golden Knights center Marc Gatcomb (17) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill ruled out top defenceman Bowen Byram from playing in Buffalo on Saturday night because of a family matter.

Byram’s absence came as he prepared to face his former team for the first time since the Sabres traded him to Chicago in a multiplayer deal in June.

The 25-year-old Byram of Cranbrook, B.C., subsequently signed a six-year, US$75 million contract with the Blackhawks in becoming the team’s top-paid defenceman.

The offensive-minded player had 21 goals and 89 points in 182 games with Buffalo.

He didn’t register a point in Chicago’s two straight losses to open the season.

After playing Buffalo, the Blackhawks open their home schedule hosting St. Louis on Tuesday.

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