News: Hobey Baker winner Will Butcher Confirmed to test UFA market August 16

[Paralyzer]

Well if he can't make it in hockey, at least he has a fall back job as a Butcher.

 

[tucker3434]

He's a project and needs more time. Anybody expecting him to step into the lineup will be disappointed.

 

[cwede]

he will sign with the Rangers

actually NYR the MOST unlikely team he would sign with,
ie the team that already signed Pionk,
the other highly respected RD UFA coming out of NCAA this year

if NYR sign a bigger name NCAA UFA in August,
more likely a F, especially a C -
like Toninato
or Kerfoot (hoping not him, he's small-ish, that he was NJD pick adds drama, expectations are he returns to western canada)

 

[strictlyrandy]

Think less of the Avs, who one year ago told him he's wasn't in their future plans and wouldn't be tendered a contract. After he wins the Hobey, they changed their mind and tried to sign him.

I'd tell them to get bent to.

This take is spin by Chambers. It's spin in the worst possible way. Don't trust anything Chambers says unless it's confirmed by another source.

 

[Canucks LB]

Canucks should take a look, lots of opportunity and room here.

 

[SenzZen]

Does he project as a Mike Mottau, or more Matt Gilroy?

 

[Breakers]

Florida was the front-runner until a few weeks ago when they hired Boughner.

 

[NeedleInTheHay]

Welcome to Pittsburgh.

 

[YesCubed]

If he becomes anything more than a 7th Dman I'll be surprised.

a 7th dman on the avs or a 7th dman on an actual nhl team?

 

[Halla]

actually NYR the MOST unlikely team he would sign with,
ie the team that already signed Pionk,
the other highly respected RD UFA coming out of NCAA this year

if NYR sign a bigger name NCAA UFA in August,
more likely a F, especially a C -
like Toninato
or Kerfoot (hoping not him, he's small-ish, that he was NJD pick adds drama, expectations are he returns to western canada)

Toninato big name?

leafs didnt want to offer him anything more than an AHL deal. his numbers are pretty average, won't be anything more than a top 6 AHLer at best.

 

[a mangy Meowth]

a 7th dman on the avs or a 7th dman on an actual nhl team?

lol Isles fans can really hold a grudge can't they

 

[rynryn]

hope he chooses development in strong team vs NHL time on a weak team. Learn from Schultz' mistake.

 

[Saints11]

I think Butcher, Toninato, and Kerfoot are the three main targets. I don't know if they will sign any of them, but these are usually the types of targets th.e Pens pursue, like Zach Aston Reese. They love free players, which enables them to move draft picks.

 

[66-30-33]

Future Penguin.

Would not hurt. Pens good with NCAA players, Pens good with Dmen lately.

 

[cwede]

Toninato big name?
leafs didnt want to offer him anything more than an AHL deal. his numbers are pretty average, won't be anything more than a top 6 AHLer at best.

big name among this crop of NCAA August UFAs

most related Leafs articles cited their lack of contract slots

he was a top 3F, all situations guy, at Duluth last 2 seasons in tough conference

 

[GarbageGoal]

Think less of the Avs, who one year ago told him he's wasn't in their future plans and wouldn't be tendered a contract. After he wins the Hobey, they changed their mind and tried to sign him.

I'd tell them to get bent to.

If that's true then good for him. Avs sound like a disaster....

 

[mike30]

nj nj nj nj

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Exactly. If the CHL prospect does this again, he'll turn UFA the same time that an NCAA player would - 4 years after his D season.

Any one of note from the CHL ever do this?

 

[Hockeyholic]

Hopefully he doesn't butcher this opportunity.

 

[Patagonia]

Rumoured it was Roy that didn't want him, yet, still invited and played in training camp every year. He knew the system so well, he would be a natural fit for a team desperate for LHD.

Winning the Hobey Baker and National Championship for Denver would have pressured Sakic to provide playing time. Not sure of his potential, but the rebuilding AVs can afford to let him make mistakes he decided to stay. I believe he will be a decent player and his best chance would be to stay with the AVs.

He has every right to leave and if he does sign elsewhere which is riskier, wishing him luck in his choice.

 

[SeidoN]

Imagine Shero will be in the mix

 

[Russian Factor]

gimme gimme. we love free stuff

 

[I am I]

he will sign with the Rangers

The Butcher of Broadway? Isn't that a musical? Can he sing?

 

[Roboturner913]

this is big, we could be loooooooking at the next Brian Holzinger people.

 

[Elliman]

Rangers. They have had the inside track on a lot of the hyped college kids the last few years.