WILL
BUTCHER
D
Ht/Wt
5’10’’,
190 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
5
years
Debut
Oct 7, 2017
Born
Jan 6, 1995
(29 yrs)
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Drafted
Drafted by Colorado in 2013 (5/123).
Drafted from
USA U18 (USHL)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-25 |
Signed with the Barys Astana of the KHL.
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| 2024-01-25 |
Acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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The Minnesota Wild acquired defenseman Will Butcher from the Pittsburgh Penguins for winger Maxim Cajkovic. |
| 2023-11-29 |
Assigned to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL).
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| 2023-11-28 |
Placed on waivers by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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| 2023-11-28 |
Missed 20 games (undisclosed).
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 2017-18 |
| NCAA | Hobey Baker Memorial Award Top U.S. Collegiate Player | 2016-17 |
| NCHC | Player of the Year Player of the Year | 2016-17 |
| NCHC | Offensive Defenseman of the Year Offensive Defenseman of the Year | 2016-17 |
| NCAA | West First All-American Team West First All-American Team | 2016-17 |
| NCHC | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 2016-17, 2015-16 |
| NCAA | Frozen Four All-Tournament Team Frozen Four All-Tournament Team | 2016-17 |
| NCAA | West Second All-American Team West Second All-American Team | 2015-16 |
Scouting Report
Is a good passer with excellent vision who can run a power play. Is quite poised with the puck on his stick. His defensive-zone coverage continues to be a problem. Needs to keep getting stronger, which should help his play in the defensive zone. Ideally, he should be paired with a defense-first partner.
Long Range Potential: Offensive depth defenseman.
