Butler has always put up solid numbers at the AHL level, but has just 85 points (14G / 71A) in 396 career NHL games with the Sabres, Flames and Blues. In 23 games with San Antonio, Butler has registered two goals and eight assists (10 points). He has been recalled because Alex Pietrangelo (upper-body was moved to IR.
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Butler scored a goal in Saturday’s game against the Blackhawks, but will return to San Antonio. The 31-year-old defenseman had eight goals and 21 assists (29 points) in 61 games with the Rampage as season ago.
Butler has not recorded a point in two games with the Blues, but has 29 points (8G / 21A) in 60 games with the Rampage. There’s no word on whether or not he will draw into the lineup on Saturday.
The veteran blueliner has great numbers in the AHL throughout his career, but hasn’t been able to translate it into NHL success. Butler, who has 24 points (8G / 16A) in 52 games with the Rampage this season has no points in two games with the Blues.
Butler didn’t record a point while averaging just 7:21 TOI/GM in two games during his call-up. Jordan Schmaltz has been recalled to take his spot in Sunday’s lineup. The veteran returns to the Rampage where he has eight goals and 15 assists (23 points) in 48 games this season.
Butler, 30, has been a strong producer at the AHL level throughout his career, but has struggled to produce at the same rate in the NHL. Butler is coming off of a season in which he had five goals and 21 assists (26 points) in 72 games with Chicago (AHL).
Butler spent most of last season in the AHL, appearing in just five games with the Blues. During his time with Chicago (AHL), he had 18 points (4G / 14A) in 46 contests. He will once again be a depth defenseman for St. Louis.
Butler appeared in three games after being called up, but with Jay Bouwmeester back on Monday, Butler’s services were no longer needed.
Butler has recorded 10 points (2G / 8A) in 27 games with the Wolves this season. He didn’t have a point in two games with the Blues earlier this season, but it looks like he could get another chance with Jay Boumeester out. Butler has 13 goals and 71 assists (84 points) in 384 career NHL games.
Butler was a healthy scratch on Saturday vs. Colorado, but he will be back in tonight for Ian Cole. Butler has one assist and a plus-3 rating in nine games with the Blues this season.
Butler took part in the Flames' morning skate and will be in the lineup tonight in Edmonton. Butler has 10 points (2G / 8A) with a minus-17 rating in 59 games this season. Butler has been a big minutes eater for the Flames this season, averaging 19:48 TOI per game.
Butler - of less fantasy relevance - is also expected tonight's game.
Butler returns to the lineup for the first time since February 21st. He has two goals and 13 points in 60 games.
Butler is expected to return this week. He has two goals and 13 points in 60 games.
Butler skated last week but is resting today. He has two goals and 13 points in 60 games.
Butler continues to skate which is a good sign. He has two goals and 13 points in 60 games.
Butler continues to skate which is a decent sign. He has two goals and 13 points in 60 games.
Second consecutive day that Butler has skated. He has two goals and 13 points in 60 games.