Blackhawks D Bowen Byram to miss homecoming against Buffalo Sabres because of a family matter

(AP) — Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill ruled out top defenseman Bowen Byram from playing at Buffalo on Saturday night because of a family matter.Byram’s absence comes as he was preparing to face his former team for the first time since the Sabres traded him to Chicago in a multiplayer deal in June.

Yahoo Sports — NHL · 6h ago