Since the off-season began, Bowen Byram's name was involved in a bunch of trade rumors for multiple weeks.

There were a lot of rumors linking Byram to the Boston Bruins organization, but ultimately he ended up staying with the Buffalo Sabres.

Although he was not a free agent, he was one of the best available defenseman on the trade market, and after having a productive season with a bottom team, there was a lot of interest in him.

A lot of people around the league are wondering what's going on with the Sabres organization.

They just traded one of their best young stars in JJ Peterka, and nearly traded one of their better, young defenseman in Byram.

Byram sends a direct message to Don Sweeney

After the rumors about Byram wanting a change of scenery, he just opened up and sent a direct message to Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney.

According to Byram, all the rumors about him wanting a change of scenery was just rumours..:

«Personally, I've been pretty happy with my time in Buffalo,» he said, via Sabres reporter Justin Alpert. «I think I've mentioned it before that I've got an opportunity to play a bigger role and play more minutes, whether it's the offensive side, power play, penalty kill. So, I'm happy with that.

«Just [trying] to continue to grow no matter who I'm playing with or what kind of situations I'm put into. I think, as a player, I have a lot more to give, and I'm looking forward to having that opportunity to do so.»

The Buffalo Sabres ended up signing Byram to a two-year, $6.25 million and had the Bruins traded for him, it would've provided a nice boost to their defense.