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Avalanche trade Stanley Cup-winning B.C. defenceman Byram to Sabres

Cranbrook-born 4th-overall NHL pick moved in trade for centre Casey Mittelstadt
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Bowen Byram, accompanied by friends and family, enters Western Financial Place with the Stanley Cup, Tuesday, August 16, for a public meet and greet. (Trevor Crawley photo) Bowen Byram, accompanied by friends and family, enters Western Financial Place with the Stanley Cup, Tuesday, August 16, 2022 for a public meet and greet. (Trevor Crawley photo)

Colorado Avalanche defenceman Bowen Byram has been traded to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for forward Casey Mittelstadt.

Byram, a product of Cranbrook, B.C., won a Stanley Cup with the Avs in the 2021/22 NHL season, one year after breaking into the pros full-time from the Western Hockey League.

So far this season, Byram has tallied eight goals and collected 12 assists in 55 games with the Avalanche.

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Trevor Crawley

About the Author: Trevor Crawley

Trevor Crawley has been a reporter with the Cranbrook Townsman and Black Press in various roles since 2011.
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