'If Butcher had signed with the Sabres, he likely would have started in the AHL with the Rochester Americans playing behind a defenseman like Brendan Guhle. He would be the sixth left-handed defenseman on the depth chart in Buffalo, and his chances of playing in the NHL will likely be sooner with the Devils than the Sabres. For what Butcher wanted in his new contract, the … [Read more...] about Butcher passes on Sabres; signs with Devils
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Will Butcher taking his talents elsewhere, chooses New Jersey
'Fear not, the sky isn't falling and things will be okay. Adding Butcher into the organization would've been a low-risk move that could've paid dividends but he's not a lock to be a great NHL player.' … [Read more...] about Will Butcher taking his talents elsewhere, chooses New Jersey