'Like Vesey, Butcher becomes an unrestricted free agent at midnight on Aug. 16. The Post says Butcher is expected to meet with the Sabres, New Jersey Devils and the expansion Vegas Golden Knights before making a decision.' … [Read more...] about Sabres among teams in the running for Hobey Baker Award winner Will Butcher
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Report: Will Butcher to visit Sabres
'Butcher, according to the Post, might hold a grudge against the Avalanche because the team told his agent in 2015 it had no interest in signing him. Patrick Roy, Colorado’s former coach and vice president, reportedly didn’t want undersized defensemen. Butcher is listed at 5-foot-10 and 186 pounds. Roy resigned a year ago, and the Avalanche scouted Butcher throughout last … [Read more...] about Report: Will Butcher to visit Sabres
Report: Butcher to visit with Sabres
'While Butcher may be a bit undersized at 5' 10" and 190-pounds, he is a smooth skating, mobile, left-handed defenseman with an offensive upside to his game. With the Sabres, Butcher would likely start in the American Hockey League with the Rochester Americans with the hopes that he develops into a NHL-ready defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Report: Butcher to visit with Sabres
Report: Hobey Baker Award winner Will Butcher expected to visit with Sabres
'Butcher, 22, was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the fifth round of the 2013 draft. According to Chambers, the Wisconsin native is expected to visit the Sabres, New Jersey Devils, and Vegas Golden Knights. Butcher will very likely get calls from other teams as the clock ticks past midnight.' … [Read more...] about Report: Hobey Baker Award winner Will Butcher expected to visit with Sabres
Sabres express interest in Will Butcher, two sides hoping to talk soon
'Just minutes after becoming an unrestricted free agent the Buffalo Sabres reached out to Will Butcher's camp, expressing their interest in signing the 22-year-old defenseman. According to Butcher's agent, the two sides are hoping to engage in further discussions in the near future (possibly as soon as Wednesday).' … [Read more...] about Sabres express interest in Will Butcher, two sides hoping to talk soon
Eichel, Sabres set for fresh start
'"I think that that next step in terms of being a dominant player and a leader on our team with more of an impact, it should be there next season," Eichel said. "Some of us are getting older and we should start building more confidence in ourselves and start expecting more out of ourselves."' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Sabres set for fresh start