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Draisaitl signs big extension; On Butcher and Kerfoot

August 16, 2017, 12:55 PM ET [51 Comments]
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Breaking News:

Leon Draisaitl has signed an eight-year deal for 8.5 million per season.

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While you were sleeping we saw some previously drafted college stars become UFA's, and while this hasn't brought with it the hoopla of Jimmy Vesey last year...

So who are these players and who wants them?

There are several new UFA's that haven't signed, but two names most prominent are Will Butcher and Alex Kerfoot.

On Butcher...

Butcher is a very good defensive prospect. He is the current Hobey Baker winner, he is mature after four years at Denver University, was drafted by the Avalanche...who could sure use a young d-man, but have been unable to sign him...

Who am I hearing is interested?
Almost everyone...but the top names as of right now...the Devils, Leafs, Sabres, and Canadiens...Don't rule out Vancouver, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Vegas, or even Chicago...

On Kerfoot...

Kerfoot (center/left wing) is also a four year college player with Harvard, playing three years with Jimmy Vesey to great success...Many felt when Vesey left Kerfoot's numbers might slip, but in fact his senior year without Vesey he surpassed his previous numbers...Kerfoot was drafted by the Devils in the 5th round of 2012....the same round Butcher was drafted..

Who am I hearing is interested?

The Canucks are the team that seems to have the beat on everyone else here, and the Rangers are rumored to be interested, but really feels more speculative than reality. Many are connecting Vesey and Kerfoot back together...The Bruins really like Kerfoot a lot, as do the Predators.

I will be back with more updates...



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