Breaking: Habs serious contender for top young free agent.

The big story today is the decision from defenseman Will Butcher to reject the Colorado Avalanche and instead opt to wait until he is a free agent this summer, effectively allowing him to sign with any team of his choice. 

While there were initially a number of reports connecting Butcher to a number of different teams, National Hockey League analyst Jimmy Murphy is now reporting that that Montreal Canadiens are serious contenders. 

Murphy had originally describe the Habs as a potential wildcard in the Butcher sweepstakes, however he now says he has received information from an NHL executive that suggest they are more much than just a wildcard. 

It's unclear if that means the Habs are now the favorite to sign Butcher, however it's now certain that they are the mix here. 

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