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Buffalo Sabres Eastern Conference Atlantic Division
 
Will Butcher • #4 • D
Status:Lower body injury, injured reserve
Ht/Wt:5'10", 190 lbs.
Born:Jan 6, 1995 (27 yrs) in Sun Prairie, WI
Experience:4 years
Drafted:Drafted by Colorado in 2013 (5/123).
Acquired:Acquired in a trade with New Jersey in 2021.
Shoots:L
Will Butcher
2021-22 Season Stats
GP G A Pts +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG TOI S PtsPG
YTD 26 1 2 3 -9 0 0 0 0 17:51 26 0.12
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Scouting Report
Assets: An offensive defenseman with outstanding vision, he passes the puck with aplomb and can be a very effective quarterback on the power play (at all levels). Plays with a lot of poise with the puck on his stick.
Flaws: Needs to become much stronger in order to survive the rigors of the National Hockey League, as well as to maximize output at the highest level. Could stand to improve his defensive-zone coverage a bit.
Career Potential: Talented offensive defenseman with upside.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
NHL All-Rookie Team 2017-18
NCAA Hobey Baker Memorial Award 2016-17
NCHC Player of the Year 2016-17
NCHC Offensive Defenseman of the Year 2016-17
NCHC First All-Star Team 2016-17, 2015-16
NCAA West First All-American Team 2016-17
NCAA Frozen Four All-Tournament Team 2016-17
NCAA West Second All-American Team 2015-16
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