I think during the exit interview Butler hinted to the Flames that he wants to play somewhere else that's why they even bothered to negotiate with him before the free agency starts. I got a feeling that he wants to play close to St. Louis but none of those teams (Blues, Hawks, Wings and others) are looking to sign a defenseman in his calibre. I am sure Butler will sign somewhere before the season starts. Last season some FA didn't sign until later...Mason Raymond was one of them. I am not sure if Flames management doesn't care if he wants to play here or not... from the sign of it, i don't think they are interested in him either.
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