Sharks Nearly Landed Byram Before Blackhawks Swooped In

San Jose was seriously considering a trade for Bowen Byram before Chicago ultimately beat them to the punch, a near-miss that could have reshaped the Sharks' defensive core. The fact that San Jose was in the mix tells us the organization believes it's still in contention mode, even as the franchise navigates a rebuild. Chicago's willingness to move quickly on Byram suggests the Blackhawks see him as a cornerstone piece worth the investment, while San Jose is left wondering what might have been.