In a surprising twist, the Philadelphia Flyers reportedly thought about a different trade before sending Cutter Gauthier to the Anaheim Ducks.
According to Elliotte Friedman on his podcast, the Flyers initially asked the Colorado Avalanche about Bowen Byram.
Friedman said:
"I think Philly did ask about Bowen Byram, and I just think Colorado wasn't going there... I suspect Colorado's answer was we are not doing this 1-for-1, it's got to be more than Gauthier for Byram."
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This reveals a bit about the negotiations and the potential move that almost changed the Flyers' roster.
The specifics of what more Colorado wanted for a Gauthier-Byram deal are unknown, but the talks give fans a look into the world of NHL trade discussions.