Butler is replaceable. Even if he's not, I'd rather give his spot to a prospect, than bring him back.
The reason Macdonald got a huge contract is that there are very few available quality UFA defense on the market. Butler, business-wise would be smart to go UFA. Career-wise, I would take Burke's best offer, because the flames have an abundance of puckmovers to make him look good. Butler can play defense, but he can't handle the puck.
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