Cult of Hynes
Hynes is never wrong.
- Nov 9, 2010
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Butcher ended the season on the top pairing with Vatanen in the playoffs.
The time to protect him is over, especially with Greene struggling.
Butcher looked fine for Team USA at World Championships. They even gave him some PK time.
Greene can't physically handle the top pairing minutes. Butcher is a better player at any point in Greene's career, and would be a better option for the top pair even if he struggles at times. Better than watching a guy do nothing but block shots and f*** up the offense every shift.