Bowen Byram, initially uncertain for the Colorado Avalanche's game due to being 'under the weather', is now expected to play alongside Rasmus Dahlin for the Sabres in Nashville. Joel Kiviranta returned to skating after missing practice, while Logan O'Connor and Byram were absent from a recent session. Coach Jared Bednar mentioned Byram's uncertain status earlier, but updates indicate he's feeling better and will meet the Sabres in Nashville, delayed by a week. Byram, wearing No. 4, was considered 'questionable for tonight's game' but is now confirmed to pair with Dahlin as confirmed by coach Don Granato, who also noted Byram's positive impact despite his recent illness.
Granato said he was wondering what kind of mood Byram would be in during their first phone call. Said he should not have worried because Byram energized him. Byram was sick, & they thought he would go to BUF. Byram called back, said he's joining team tomorrow in Nashville #Sabres
Don Granato expects Bowen Byram to play alongside Rasmus Dahlin tomorrow. #Sabres
Bowen Byram will meet the Sabres in Nashville and, according to Don Granato, will be paired with Rasmus Dahlin once he’s ready to play. Byram’s been dealing with an illness, but he’s feeling better.
Bowen Byram will meet the Sabres in Nashville.
NHL roster report shows No. 4 for Bowen Byram. #Sabres https://t.co/x3H4NsZUTC
Bowen Byram missed Wednesday's morning skate due to an illness and was considered questionable for tonight's #Avs game in Denver vs. Detroit. So you would think that could take him out of #Sabres game tomorrow in Nashville.
Bowen Byram was going to be here in Vancouver next Wednesday with Colorado. Now just delayed by a week. Here with the Sabres on the 19th instead.
#Avs coach Jared Bednar said Bo Byram is under the weather, status uncertain for tonight. Logan O’Connor will not play.
Joel Kiviranta is skating after not practicing yesterday. Logan O’Connor is not. Also missing is Bowen Byram. We’ll get an update from coach after.