Player Discussion Bowen Byram - LHD (4th OA 2019 - Trade with Avs 3-6-2024) 22 YO - Signed Thru 2024-25 $3.85 Million Cap Hit (RFA)

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

It's so depressingly negative, isn't it?

not just depressingly negative but also frequently straight wrong

 

[zenthusiast]

when the model absolutely hates you

 

[Dingo44]

 

[tsujimoto74]

when the model absolutely hates you

Woof. Yeah, that’s what was afraid of when this trade initially happened. Then Bo came out flying the first few games and started winning me over, but of course that couldn’t last. Hopefully the new coaching staff can get this kid to start unlocking his potential.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

when the model absolutely hates you

Did he do one for Mitts too?

 

[Dingo44]

Woof. Yeah, that’s what was afraid of when this trade initially happened. Then Bo came out flying the first few games and started winning me over, but of course that couldn’t last. Hopefully the new coaching staff can get this kid to start unlocking his potential.

He addresses that in the interview. Started over thinking instead of playing free and tried to adapt to what wasn't much of a system on the fly.

I love how he completely agrees he didn't have a great season and is determined to get on track. I think he has all the talent. I also like he'll be playing with Cozens and Power on Team Canada.

 

[Dingo44]

 

[joshjull]

Now that he’s 23 we can say he never lived up to expectations.

 

[Uberpecker]

I'm for it, I don't trust Sammy to play 82, so I'd prefer to sign a 2nd Sammy.

Which ever player out there is closest to a right-handed Sammy with more durability is exactly who I want.
As does every other team in the league that doesn't have such a player, but still.

Now that he’s 23 we can say he never lived up to expectations.

One is never too young to not live up to expectations.

 

[Dubi Doo]

He addresses that in the interview. Started over thinking instead of playing free and tried to adapt to what wasn't much of a system on the fly.

I love how he completely agrees he didn't have a great season and is determined to get on track. I think he has all the talent. I also like he'll be playing with Cozens and Power on Team Canada.

I hope he finds his way. He's been underwhelming for a few years now, no? It's hard to blame coaching when he struggled on the Avs, too.

He's a young D man, so he gets a longer leash, but it's a worrisome trend. Man, I hope this trade doesn't smack is right in the face.

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

Now that he’s 23 we can say he never lived up to expectations.

Good one. It's going to be interesting to see how some of these kids perform under Ruff. When all is said and done, even an older Lindy is probably a better-quality coach than Buffalo has seen since... Lindy? There is just no denying Byram's natural talent. Ruff talked about using two D on PP so I suspect this kid's stats will show PP time.

 

[Mattilaus]

Now that he’s 23 we can say he never lived up to expectations.

He never had the makings of a varsity athlete.

 

[buffalowing88]

Good one. It's going to be interesting to see how some of these kids perform under Ruff. When all is said and done, even an older Lindy is probably a better-quality coach than Buffalo has seen since... Lindy? There is just no denying Byram's natural talent. Ruff talked about using two D on PP so I suspect this kid's stats will show PP time.

If there's one thing Lindy would do, at least around his best years, it was lean on defensemen. I miss 96-05 Ruff who would lean on players who he could depend on. Zhitnik and Smehlik would play well over like 24 minutes a game and Warrener and McKee weren't far behind.

If Byram fits that mold, lets start putting more tread on his tires. Lord knows that Dahlin is going to be out there at all consequential points in the game.

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

If there's one thing Lindy would do, at least around his best years, it was lean on defensemen. I miss 96-05 Ruff who would lean on players who he could depend on. Zhitnik and Smehlik would play well over like 24 minutes a game and Warrener and McKee weren't far behind.

If Byram fits that mold, lets start putting more tread on his tires. Lord knows that Dahlin is going to be out there at all consequential points in the game.

Unless Ruff has been severely defanged, these kids will face scrutiny and be rewarded for the right things.

 

[Faceboner]

Unless Ruff has been severely defanged, these kids will face scrutiny and be rewarded for the right things.

I doubt he has been defanged if anything he probably refined his approach.

 

[Dirty Dog]

I don’t think he gets enough credit for his high potential here, he’s seen more as a misfit given our D core, but I don’t think that’s totally fair. Very excited to see him under Ruff

 

[debaser66]

I don’t think he gets enough credit for his high potential here, he’s seen more as a misfit given our D core, but I don’t think that’s totally fair. Very excited to see him under Ruff

I think nobody is questioning his potential.
Further if it was wise to have a similar type of player on LD were we have already plenty.
The question will be if he gets enough opportunity with to players clearly ahead of him.
It will depend on his usage.
With everyone healthy he probably wont see any PP1 time.
Nevertheless I hope he gives Power a run for his money.

 

[Beerz]

I don’t think he gets enough credit for his high potential here, he’s seen more as a misfit given our D core, but I don’t think that’s totally fair. Very excited to see him under Ruff

I'm not down on him. I would have just preferred to keep Mitts

 

[Chainshot]

“I don’t think I played my best last year,” Byram told The News. “There was a lot of stuff going on, and I feel like I used this summer to work on things that I need to, whether that be on the ice or mentally or whatever it is. I feel happy with where I am right now and, more importantly, where our team is at right now. It’s good that we’re an eighth of the way through the year, or however you want to call it, and still be right in the mix of things. I think that’s a good spot for our group. Being in the hunt is really important.”

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Byrum is now 3rd in the league in 5x5 defensemen scoring, Power 2nd, Makar 1st.