Buffalo Sabres trade Casey Mittelstadt to Colorado Avalanche for Bowen Byram, a significant move as Byram leads Buffalo in scoring at 25 years old. Byram's addition raises questions about Buffalo's defense plan and positions Peyton Krebs for a bigger role. Dylan Cozens and Peyton Krebs are close friends with Byram, expressing excitement for his arrival despite disappointment over Mittelstadt's departure.
Cozens said it was a rough day to lose Mittelstadt. Went to his hotel room to say goodbye. But stoked to get Byram. Spent AS with him in Cancun. Byram has come to Whitehorse. Close friend with huge untapped skill. #Sabres
Peyton Krebs on Bowen Byram: “He’s the definition of a beauty, I’d say.” Krebs went to Bryan’s Cup celebration after the Avs won in 2022. They’ve known each other since they were 8. Byram called Krebs and Cozens after the trade.
Dylan Cozens says Bo Byram is one of his best friends. They vacationed in Cancun together during all-star break and were talking about how great it would be if they could play together. Peyton Krebs is also tight with Byram. Says he went to his Cup party.
Dylan Cozens said it sucks to see Casey Mittelstadt go, he was a good friend, but also he’s excited that Bowen Byram is joining the team. Said Byram is one of his best friends, they’ve known each other since they were teammates in midget hockey.
Reaction from the Sabres’ room is a blend of disappointment and excitement. They’re bummed to lose Casey Mittelstadt. Beloved by the group. But they’re thrilled to add Bowen Byram. Cozens is close friends with Byram. Krebs has known him since they were 8.
Dylan Cozens told me at the end of the first period that Bowen Byrum, or "Bo" as he called him is one of his best friends and he thinks he'll bring a lot to the team. Cozens, Byrum and Kirby Dach were the captains for Team Canada at the World Junior.
Noted Hockey: Casey Mittelstadt is off to Colorado for Bowen Byram -- what in the world does this mean for Buffalo? Let's have a look: https://t.co/xkdC22DonX
What does the addition of Bowen Byram mean for the Sabres? Raises a few compelling questions about the plan on defense, while Casey Mittelstadt's departure should position Peyton Krebs for a bigger role. https://t.co/WMDx2NIzo1
Bowen Byram for Casey Mittelstadt is indeed happening. Chris MacFarland doing some wiggling to acquire a true 2C. That’s a big move. 25 years old, leads Buffalo in scoring. Wow. Buffalo AGM in Ball Arena a few weeks ago may have meant something.