Blackhawks, Bowen Byram agree to 6-year contract extension: Source
Blackhawks sign Bowen Byram to 6-year contract extension
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The Blackhawks signed defenseman Bowen Byram to a six-year, $75 million contract extension. The deal included a $12.5 million cap hit, making Byram the highest-paid defenseman in the NHL.
Epilogue added 94d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a 6-year contract extension with defenseman Bowen Byram. Coverage emphasizes the significant value of the deal, with a $12.5 million cap hit and a total worth of $75 million.
Multiple outlets, including ESPN, TSN, and the Chicago Sun-Times, report on the extension. To watch next: the impact of this deal on the Blackhawks' roster and salary cap, as well as Byram's performance in the upcoming NHL season.
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Bowen Byram is cashing in Blackhawk Up · 99d ago
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Blackhawks, Bowen Byram agree to 6-year contract extension: Source The New York Times · 99d ago broke it first
Answered
How long is Bowen Byram's contract extension?
6 years
What is the cap hit of Bowen Byram's contract extension?
$12.5 million
What is the total value of Bowen Byram's contract extension?
$75 million
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