From http://www.denverpost.com/2017/04/11/will-butcher-denver-pioneers-not-signing-with-avs/
Near the end of Butcher’s junior season a year ago, the Avalanche told Butcher’s “family adviser” the team was not interested in signing the 5-foot-10, 190-pound defenseman at any point. But that attitude toward Butcher was believed to have emanated from then-coach Patrick Roy, who was also the Avs’ vice president. Roy resigned in August, and the Avs had scouts or team executives at numerous DU home games this season. Assistant Avs general manager Chris MacFarland was at the Frozen Four in Chicago last weekend.
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Hugs and kisses to that hot-headed loon. Don't know what we'd do without you, St. Pat!