Rangers dodged a bullet on Bowen Byram trade

The New York Rangers came close to pulling the trigger on a deal involving Colorado's Bowen Byram, but something about the numbers didn't add up. Front offices around the league have been circling the young defenseman, sensing an opportunity to pry him loose from the Avalanche. What looked like a potential blockbuster for New York turned into a cautionary tale about doing your homework before committing assets, and the Rangers' decision-makers clearly saw the red flags that others missed.