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Blackhawks Gamble Big on Byram, Ship Out 4th Overall Pick
Chicago just made a bold bet on its future by trading away the 4th overall pick to Buffalo in exchange for established defenseman Bowen Byram, a move that immediately split the hockey world on whether it's genius or desperation. The Blackhawks are clearly signaling that they're done waiting on prospects and ready to win now, but giving up a top-five pick is the kind of move that either looks brilliant in three years or haunts a franchise forever.
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