The Buffalo Sabres today chose salary arbitration for restricted free agent defenseman Bowen Byram, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.
The moves means Byram, 24, is no longer eligible to sign an offer sheet.
In team-elected arbitration, the player picks the term of the award. For example, Byram could chose a two-year contract and become an unrestricted free agent when the deal expires.
The sides, of course, could complete a new contract before their hearing.... Read the full article