Mew Jersey GM Lou Lamoriello believes that Bobby Butler has "potential of being a top-six forward." "There's no question he was goal scorer in college and certainly in the first (36) games in Ottawa his first year," Lamoriello said. "He showed he can score and then for whatever reason, and these things happen when there's a coaching change, he didn't get as much as ice time (only 11:28 per game after playing 15:25 per game in 2010-11)-not through anyone's fault. He also played in Binghamton for (former Devils assistant and AHL head coach) Kurt Klienendorst when they won the Calder Cup, so we know a lot about him there and also his college coach (Dick Umile) I had at Providence. So, we know enough about him." He'll get a shot at training camp to stick with the Devils, but he did sign a two-way deal, so starting the year in the minors is also a possibility.

The Devils have announced that Bobby Butler has signed a one-year, two-way deal with the team. Butler played in 94 games over the past three seasons with Ottawa, where he 16 goals and 37 points. He registered six goals and 10 assists in 56 games last year despite taking 86 shots. With the Devils he could a land a spot as high as their second line or he could begin the 2012-13 campaign in the minors. The fresh start should motivate him to earn a roster spot though at training camp.

Bobby Butler has reportedly agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the New Jersey Devils. Multiple reports out of the Boston area have announced the signing, but there hasn't been confirmation from the Devils or his agent, Neil Sheehy, yet. Butler was bought out by the Ottawa Senators on July 27, which made him an unrestricted free agent.

Bobby Butler has been bought out by the Ottawa Senators. Butler would have made $1.2 million in 2012-13 and his cap hit would have been $1.05 million. He can now sign with any team as an unrestricted free agent.

Bobby Butler has been placed on waivers. The Ottawa Senators will have the option to buy Butler out if he successfully clears waivers on Saturday. Butler is currently scheduled to make $1.2 million in 2012-13, although his cap hit would be $1.05 million if his contract isn't bought out. He had six goals and 16 points in 56 games last season.

Bobby Butler may be on his way out of Ottawa. The Senators re-signed Kaspars Daugavins Tuesday, and they now have 13 forwards on one-way deals, with 48 hours to determine whether they want to buy out a player. The 25-year-old Butler will make $1.2 million next season and can be bought out for one-third of his contract. He had 16 points last season.

Bobby Butler made his NHL playoff debut in Monday's 1-0 Game 3 loss to the New York Rangers. He drew back into the lineup in the place of captain Daniel Alfredsson, who missed the game due to a concussion, after being scratched for the Senators' previous two playoff games and their last three contests of the regular season. Butler concluded the match with five shots and two hits

Bobby Butler will play on Friday after spending four straight games in the press box. Butler will be limited to fourth line duties, so he isn't expected to have any fantasy value in standard leagues. He has six goals and 15 points in 52 games this season.

Bobby Butler has contributed five assists in three games since returning to Ottawa's lineup from the press box. He has been productive alongside Jason Spezza and Milan Michalek after spending the previous three games as a healthy scratch. Butler has 14 points in 44 games in 2011-12, but he could be worthy of a flier if continues to skate on Ottawa's top line.

Bobby Butler will be back in Ottawa's lineup on Thursday night after sitting out the past three games as a healthy scratch. He will transition from the team's outhouse to the penthouse versus Nashville because he will skate on the Senators' top line with Jason Spezza and Milan Michalek. Butler has struggled mightily offensively in 2011-12, scoring a mere five goals and four assists in 41 contests.