{
  "id": 11726690,
  "title": "Blackhawks D Bowen Byram to miss home-coming against Buffalo Sabres because of a family matter",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/blackhawks-d-bowen-byram-to-miss-home-coming-against-buffalo-sabres",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T16:51:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/2026/10/03/blackhawks-d-bowen-byram-to-miss-home-coming-against-buffalo-sabres-because-of-a-family-matter"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chicago Blackhawks' top defenseman Bowen Byram will miss the team's homecoming game against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday due to a family matter. Coach Jeff Blashill announced the decision, noting that Byram was preparing to face his former team for the first time since being traded to Chicago in a multi-player deal in June. The 25-year-old Byram, who signed a six-year, $75 million contract with the Blackhawks, had previously played 21 goals and 89 points in 182 games with Buffalo. He has yet to register a point this season as the Blackhawks started with two losses. The team will next host the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday.",
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  "key_points": [
    "Bowens Byram to miss homecoming game",
    "Family matter the reason for absence",
    "Former Buffalo teammate next opponent"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}