‘While any team could offer him gear, none formed the bond he quickly established with New Jersey. He connected with GM Ray Shero and coach John Hynes. He bought what they were selling after seeing the team draft Nico Hischier first overall a year after acquiring Taylor Hall. Butcher liked the building process.’
Sabres Notebook: Butcher liked Buffalo, loved Devils; Hischier meets Federer
Source: Buffalo News