NHL Insider Reports ‘Strong Whispers’ on Offer Sheet for Sabres’ Bowen Byram originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram is navigating an in-between-contracts period with his last deal expired and currently sitting in the open market as a restricted free agent.

Turning to Buffalo, Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram remains a fixture in the rumor mill. The 24-year-old defenseman is an RFA with arbitration rights, prompting conjecture that he could be traded or become a candidate for an offer sheet.

The Sabres will match any offer sheet to retain defenseman Bowen Byram but will entertain trade offers, GM Kevyn Adams said.