Crevier's Early Impact Shapes Chicago's Defensive Strategy
Crevier's Chicago stats provide context for his Buffalo performance and contract value.
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NHL 2026-27 Season
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Louis Crevier signed a four-year, $16 million contract extension on October 1, 2026, ahead of the team's season opener. Crevier was acquired by Buffalo in June in a trade involving defensemen Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway to Chicago. The extension keeps the 25-year-old with the Sabres through 2030-31.
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Louis Crevier's performance statistics with Chicago Blackhawks
Louis Crevier had 25 points (seven goals, 18 assists), 124 hits and 95 blocked shots in 78 games during the last season with the Chicago Blackhawks. Over his 134 career games since being drafted in 2020, he accumulated 32 points (10 goals, 22 assists), 224 hits and 194 blocked shots.
Louis Crevier acquired by Buffalo Sabres in June trade
Buffalo Sabres acquired defenseman Louis Crevier in June in a trade that sent defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway to the Chicago Blackhawks. Crevier had previously been selected by Chicago in the seventh round of the 2020 NHL Draft.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Louis Crevier signs four-year, $16 million contract extension
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Louis Crevier signed a four-year, $16 million contract extension on Thursday, keeping him with the team through the 2030-31 season. The 25-year-old, 6-foot-8, 236-pound defenseman was previously scheduled to become a restricted free agent at the end of the current season. The extension was announced hours before the Sabres' season opener against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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