The dying embers of NHL free agency might just make for the most entertaining of the entire period.
While a financial far cry from the ridiculous half billion that was thrown around in the early goings, there is still value to be had on the open market as some quality players have managed to sneak under the radar and wait for the right situation to reveal itself.
In fact, this is the point in the year when championship contenders usually find sound depth and pretenders at least take a step in the right direction with a smart addition.
So let's take a moment to highlight a few of the more intriguing developments as the offseason rages on toward its conclusion.
Chris Butler a Hot Commodity...
At 27 years old, defenseman Chris Butler has plenty to offer a contender off the bench, especially considering he is one of the rare names left at his position who saw 20 or more minutes of time on the ice last season.
After slogging his way through a horrific season with the Calgary Flames, it would make sense that Butler sacrifices playing time next season in order to ...
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