Rangers Missed Big Move for Byram

The Rangers missed a big chance to upgrade their defense by losing out on Bowen Byram, who instead headed to Chicago. Despite a smaller trade with Montreal, New York was aggressively pursuing Byram — even courting the Sharks — with their top draft pick on the table. With a rough season behind them, the front office, led by Chris Drury, now faces pressure to rebuild smartly, especially with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 draft. Fans are left wondering if they’ll gamble on prospects or trade up for proven talent — and whether Drury can finally turn things around. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eb5ae75dc0c14c76