Must See: Will Butcher’s dominant DU highlight reel

See what all the hype is about and check out what this kid can bring to the Devils lineup.

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Published 6 years ago
Must See: Will Butcher’s dominant DU highlight reel
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The Will Butcher Sweepstakes are finally over. With the 22-year old former draft pick of the Colorado Avalanche officially signing with the New Jersey Devils yesterday, hockey fans can close the book on this offseason’s biggest NCAA free-agent courtship. But, for all the rumor and speculation, is he really worth the hype?

Find out for yourself and check out this highlight reel from his senior season at the University of Denver:


Pretty impressive stuff here, especially on the power play. The Devils could have some awfully good puck movement with the man advantage next season with Butcher manning the point and dishing to snipers like Taylor Hall and Nico Hischier

In 43 games with Denver last season Butcher, the team’s captain, put up seven goals and 37 points, good enough for top spot amongst defensemen in the NCHC. The kid has skill and poise, it’ll be interesting to see how his game translates to the NHL however, where he’ll have less time and space to make plays or get off his quick shot.

Source: Youtube