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Originally Posted by Frank MetaMusil

BUTLER's 2013-14 5v5 Even Strength With You Statistics


http://stats.hockeyanalysis.com/show...013-14&sit=5v5

Interpret these numbers as you like, I'd let him walk.

Visualized, using a 200-minute threshold in descending order of icetime together:

Everyone but Galiardi sees worse possession numbers with Butler.

I would look for a better option first, and settle on Butler if that has been exhausted. Again, the Flames may need to overpay a sixth defenceman just for cap floor purposes. I strongly suspect (guess) Butler will try and move to St. Louis or a close city, anyway.


And for those who doubt the merits of the above comparison, here's Gio who we all agree has been spectacular, who everyone posts better numbers with:

Spoiler!