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Byram: Ready for opportunity as Blackhawks' No. 1 defenseman

Bowen Byram is stepping in as the Blackhawks' No. 1 defenseman after he was acquired in a trade with the Sabres on Tuesday night.

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Sabres GM says he expects to lose Alex Tuch to free agency

Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen said Wednesday that with little progress in talks to re-sign Alex Tuch, he is expecting to lose the veteran forward to free agency.

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