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Will Butcher

Projecting Devils’ Defensive Pairings

August 29, 2017 by Jesse Kinney

Luck continues to follow the New Jersey Devils this year. After winning the first pick through the NHL draft lottery, they now welcome Hobey Baker award winner Will Butcher to …

Read moreProjecting Devils’ Defensive Pairings

Categories New Jersey Devils Tags Andy Greene, Damon Severson, Steve Santini, Top Story, Will Butcher

Sabres Still Succeeding, Despite Latest Snub

September 1, 2017August 29, 2017 by Brian Matthews
Jason Botterill

Another day, another snub of the Buffalo Sabres by a college free agent. This time around it was reigning Hobey Baker Award winner and University of Denver captain Will Butcher …

Read moreSabres Still Succeeding, Despite Latest Snub

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Sabres Management Tags Jason Botterill, Top Story, Will Butcher

Where Do Devils New Signings Fit?

August 29, 2017 by Will Agathis

Despite falling short on signing both Kevin Shattenkirk and Ilya Kovalchuk this summer, the New Jersey Devils have steadily improved since their dreary 2016-17 performance. Ray Shero has flexed his …

Read moreWhere Do Devils New Signings Fit?

Categories Devils Transactions, New Jersey Devils Tags Drew Stafford, Top Story, Will Butcher

Alex Kerfoot Makes Sense for Stars

August 21, 2017August 21, 2017 by Ed Sarno
Alex Kerfoot

On August 15, two former college hockey players became high-profile National Hockey League, free agents. Will Butcher and Alex Kerfoot, both previously drafted, can now sign with any NHL team. …

Read moreAlex Kerfoot Makes Sense for Stars

Categories Dallas Stars Tags Jamie Benn, Top Story, Tyler Seguin, Will Butcher

Rumor Rundown: Tavares, Nugent-Hopkins, Butcher, More

August 20, 2017 by Jim Parsons
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Even with the mid-August lack of action in the NHL, there are a few rumors that have garnered a bit of attention. The ever-growing saga of John Tavares continues, the …

Read moreRumor Rundown: Tavares, Nugent-Hopkins, Butcher, More

Categories Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs Tags John Tavares, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Top Story, Will Butcher

Sabres to Meet With Will Butcher

August 16, 2017 by Jeff Seide
Will Butcher

Free-agent forward Jimmy Vesey chose dirty-water dogs, Broadway lights and the New York Rangers. Free agent goalie Cal Petersen opted for the film industry, Sunset Boulevard and the Los Angeles Kings. For …

Read moreSabres to Meet With Will Butcher

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Free Agents Tags College Free Agents, Phil Housley, Top Story, Will Butcher

Rumor Rundown: Pastrnak Trade Debate, Butcher Decision

August 15, 2017 by Jim Parsons
David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins, NHL

Yesterday NHL Network analyst and former Lightning GM Brian Lawton tweeted he “wouldn’t be surprised” if Pastrnak is traded based on the current status of negotiations between the player and …

Read moreRumor Rundown: Pastrnak Trade Debate, Butcher Decision

Categories Boston Bruins, Rumors Tags David Pastrňák, Top Story, Will Butcher

Will Butcher and the Devils

August 10, 2017 by Jesse Kinney

New Jersey Devils fans are familiar with college players testing free agency. Harvard University forward, and Devils draft pick, Alexander Kerfoot seems destined to do it on August 15th as, …

Read moreWill Butcher and the Devils

Categories Free Agents, New Jersey Devils Tags Top Story, Will Butcher

Rumor Rundown: Options for Penguins, Red Wings, Blues and Will Butcher

August 8, 2017August 5, 2017 by Jim Parsons

It’s not an extremely busy time in the NHL but a few sources are claiming discussions are picking up slightly and deals are being considered. In this edition of the …

Read moreRumor Rundown: Options for Penguins, Red Wings, Blues and Will Butcher

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Editor's Choice, Rumors Tags Alex Steen, Riley Sheahan, Top Story, Will Butcher

Possible Landing Spots for Will Butcher

July 31, 2017 by Melissa Burgess
Will Butcher

Will Butcher, a defenseman from the University of Denver, will reportedly become a free agent next month. Adrian Dater of BSNDenver reported the news, that was confirmed by Butcher’s agent, …

Read morePossible Landing Spots for Will Butcher

Categories Free Agents, Prospects Tags 2017 NHL Free Agency, Free Agency, Will Butcher

Who Can Fill Devils’ Positional Needs?

July 31, 2017July 31, 2017 by Will Agathis
Travis Zajac, New Jersey Devils, NHL

Despite all of the good press they have received lately, the New Jersey Devils’ roster needs more to propel the team to their first playoff appearance in six years. The …

Read moreWho Can Fill Devils’ Positional Needs?

Categories New Jersey Devils Tags Blake Speers, Top Story, Will Butcher
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