Bobby Butler potted a goal in Nashville's 5-2 loss to the Dallas Stars Friday night. He's a long way from being fantasy-relevant, but it's a step in the right direction for Butler. His best offensive campaign came in 2010-11 with Ottawa when he had 10 goals and 21 points in 35 contests. However, he's never found the consistency to offer any real value on a fantasy team.

Bobby Butler made a difference for Nashville in his debut with the club Friday. Butler didn't register a point in the team's 6-0 win over Edmonton, but he played over 14 minutes and fired three shots on goal while also drawing three penalties against the Oilers. While he doesn't figure to be a primary scoring option for the club, Butler could offer value in very deep formats.

Bobby Butler skated with Craig Smith and Martin Erat at Wednesday's practice. The Predators claimed Butler off waivers from New Jersey on Monday. Coach Barry Trotz is hoping that Butler and fellow waiver pickup Zach Boychuk can bring some competition to the club and help get everybody going.

The Nashville Predators have claimed Bobby Butler off waivers from the New Jersey Devils. Butler has produced one goal and one assist in 14 games this season, while averaging just under 10 minutes of ice time. His best offensive campaign came in 2010-11 with Ottawa when he had 10 goals and 21 points in 35 contests. He's not worth having on your fantasy roster yet, but it will be interesting to see how the Predators use him.

Bobby Butler was placed on waivers by New Jersey Sunday. He isn't expected to play Monday but he may not head down to the minors right away if he clears. Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said the move was made to give the team more roster flexibility. Butler has generated one goal and one assist in 14 games since being called up on Feb. 2.

Bobby Butler was benched in the third period Thursday. The winger played just 6:50 and had a shot on goal. He has a goal and an assist on the year. Asked why he was benched, Devils coach Peter DeBoer said, "You sit guys for different reasons. You guys can figure that out."

It looks like Bobby Butler will be fine to play in Sunday's rematch against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The New Jersey Devils winger took an Ilya Kovalchuk shot to the foot on Saturday, needing help off the ice. He's good to go, though, so that's solid news for the Devils.

Bobby Butler produced a goal and an assist in New Jersey's 3-1 win over Pittsburgh in matinee action Saturday. Both of his points came on power plays for the Devils during the third period. Ilya Kovalchuk and Andy Greene collected two assists each in the contest, while Adam Henrique potted the game-winning goal.

Bobby Butler played his first game for the Devils on Sunday afternoon. Butler was recalled from Albany of the AHL on Saturday and skated on the fourth line against in a 3-0 win over the Islanders Sunday. Due to a number of shorthanded situations, Butler only garnered 7:04 of ice time, but he picked up an assist and please coach Pete DeBoer with his outing."He gave us good energy, good legs, created some offense for us." DeBoer said. "He did a good job." He's a long way from being fantasy-relevant, but it's a step in the right direction for Butler.

Bobby Butler has been recalled from the AHL. The 25-year-old leads Albany with 27 points in 37 games. He signed a two-way contract with the Devils in August after recording 16 points in 56 games with the Senators last year.