Bowen Byram

Byram's offense took a step forward in his first full campaign with the Sabres, as he racked up seven goals and 38 points over 82 games. Staying healthy obviously helped his production, which also included 117 blocked shots, 75 hits and a plus-11 rating. Even after signing a two-year, $12.5 million contract in July, the question remains whether Byram will be a long-term part of the Buffalo blue line. The Sabres already have three defensemen on long-term contracts, though the 24-year-old Byram is also quite talented and could help solidify the team's core should he eventually get a long-term contract. The key now is for Byram to repeat his 2024-25 campaign, or in a best-case scenario, exceed it. What's clear is that he's a top-four defenseman, but he could be a fantasy stud if he can elevate his offense to a 50-point pace. Read Past Outlooks