bob_sauve28 Posted July 30, 2017 Report Posted July 30, 2017 http://www.wkbw.com/sports/sabres/denvers-defenseman-will-butcher-to-test-free-agency Interesting. Might be a nice addition to really shore up the D and add more competition. Quote
kas23 Posted July 30, 2017 Report Posted July 30, 2017 http://www.wkbw.com/sports/sabres/denvers-defenseman-will-butcher-to-test-free-agency Interesting. Might be a nice addition to really shore up the D and add more competition. I'm open to any player named Butcher. Who knows if he'll work out, but it can't hurt to try. Quote
Scottysabres Posted July 30, 2017 Report Posted July 30, 2017 Sure, why not. Never hurts to have a look. Quote
French Collection Posted July 30, 2017 Report Posted July 30, 2017 I hope we make a pitch to him. He'll go where he thinks he can crack the line-up. Quote
ct fab Posted July 30, 2017 Report Posted July 30, 2017 He's not cracking any NHL lineup next year, needs more development. 30 teams will be in play, all except Colorado, so odds are slim. He's a mid-range prospect really. Good skill but very small. Quote
Huckleberry Posted July 31, 2017 Report Posted July 31, 2017 He's not cracking any NHL lineup next year, needs more development. 30 teams will be in play, all except Colorado, so odds are slim. He's a mid-range prospect really. Good skill but very small. Don't know, he might make canadiens team. Quote
Brawndo Posted August 15, 2017 Report Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) Becomes a UFA Today. Per Detroit News Buffalo is a potential suitor for him THE DETROIT NEWS: Ted Kulfan reports the Detroit Red Wings are expected to be among the suitors for former Colorado Avalanche prospect defenseman Will Butcher. The 2017 winner of the Hobey Baker Award is now an unrestricted free agent. In addition to the Wings, Kulfan reports “Pittsburgh, Chicago and Minnesota (both close to home for the Wisconsin native), Buffalo, Toronto and New Jersey have been linked to Butcher.” SPECTOR’S NOTE: Because of the constraints on NHL entry-level contracts, money won’t play a role in where Butcher goes. He’ll likely sign with an NHL team that can provide him what Kulfan calls “immediate playing time.” He could get that from Detroit, Buffalo or New Jersey. Edited August 15, 2017 by BRAWNDO Quote
WildCard Posted August 15, 2017 Report Posted August 15, 2017 He won't get that here, and he'll be behind Guhle anyways. He's going to NJ, book it Quote
Amerks8796 Posted August 15, 2017 Report Posted August 15, 2017 At best he'd be 8 on the depth chart, more likely 9. Quote
tom webster Posted August 15, 2017 Report Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) Reading about Butcher just shows how many clueless writers get respect in 2017. First, he doesn't become a free agent till tomorrow. Second, I actually saw an interview where he said immediate playing time is not expected and he prefers to ho to a team where his long range development is more important. Edited August 15, 2017 by tom webster Quote
shrader Posted August 15, 2017 Report Posted August 15, 2017 Reading about Butcher just shows how many clueless writers get respect in 2017. First, he doesn't become a free agent till tomorrow. Second, I actually saw an interview where he said immediate playing time is not expected and he prefers to ho to a team where his long range development is more important. He's not going to find that immediate playing time anywhere. It's a very curious statement for anyone to through into their story. Quote
Eleven Posted August 15, 2017 Report Posted August 15, 2017 I hope we make a pitch to him. He'll go where he thinks he can crack the line-up. He has said the opposite recently. He wants to go somewhere where he can develop. Quote
LGR4GM Posted August 15, 2017 Report Posted August 15, 2017 At best he'd be 8 on the depth chart, more likely 9. Who is 1-8? Quote
French Collection Posted August 15, 2017 Report Posted August 15, 2017 He has said the opposite recently. He wants to go somewhere where he can develop. I hope that is his attitude. If Antipin does not pan out then he could fit into that slot next year. Quote
Amerks8796 Posted August 15, 2017 Report Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) Who is 1-8?RistolainenMcCabe Scandella Bogosian Antipin Beaulieu Gorges Guhle/Falk Edited August 15, 2017 by Amerks8796 Quote
dudacek Posted August 15, 2017 Report Posted August 15, 2017 Ristolainen Scandella McCabe 1-3 in that order - McCabe may eventually pass him, but Scandella has been a better player up until now and starts the season ahead of him. Given his track record and the other players in the mix, Bogosian will begin at four, but he doesn't deserve it based on last year. Beaulieu scored 28 points last year and is skilled. He opens at five but could move up or down. Despite his limitations, Gorges is a vet and an assistant captain. He gets six, but is vulnerable. Antipin opens at 7, slightly ahead of Guhle because of age and JBot's development philosophy. Either could earn a top four slot. So the highest I see Butcher opening is nine, although he may see himself on par with Anitipin and Guhle. He could also be as low as 12/13 with Casey Nelson (with Tennyson, Fedun and Falk ahead). The good thing for him is this is an open competition, and there is a chance for quick upward mobility with Gorges on his last legs, and Bogo and Baloo with a lot to prove. Quote
TheAud Posted August 15, 2017 Report Posted August 15, 2017 He'd be able to log 20 minutes a game in Rochester this year with a legitimate shot at full-time NHL status next year with Gorges gone. Pending of course his development and that of others (and trades, etc). It seems like Housley could be a good recruiter in this case given that he's a defenseman who relies on skating and moving the puck. Quote
North Buffalo Posted August 15, 2017 Report Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) Wonder if JBot was referring to him when he said he was keeping some roster signing slots open in case of additional moves? Edited August 15, 2017 by North Buffalo Quote
Doohicksie Posted August 15, 2017 Report Posted August 15, 2017 If we don't get him it means that the Sabres are a pariah among teams in the NHL and we'll never win a Cup. Quote
jsb Posted August 15, 2017 Report Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) Well here's the latest news out of Denver, it looks like we're in the mix http://www.denverpost.com/2017/08/15/will-butcher-reject-colorado-avalanche/ Edited August 15, 2017 by jsb Quote
Eleven Posted August 15, 2017 Report Posted August 15, 2017 Do people proofread ###### anymore? Oh, the ironing. Quote
LGR4GM Posted August 15, 2017 Report Posted August 15, 2017 Oh, the ironing. we're on a message board, I don't expect it here but the Denver Post? Come on now. That said, if I were Butcher I wouldn't go near Colorado. The team is a mess, they ignored you for 3 years, and did I mention the team is a mess? Quote
Brawndo Posted August 15, 2017 Report Posted August 15, 2017 We are getting a visit http://www.denverpost.com/2017/08/15/will-butcher-reject-colorado-avalanche/ Quote
LGR4GM Posted August 15, 2017 Report Posted August 15, 2017 Well here's the latest news out of Denver, it looks like we're in the mix http://www.denverpost.com/2017/08/15/will-butcher-reject-colorado-avalanche/ We are getting a visit http://www.denverpost.com/2017/08/15/will-butcher-reject-colorado-avalanche/ Quote
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