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New York Rangers: Looking at the Wolf Pack’s most recent signings

By John Williams

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 14: Northeastern Huskies forward Zach Aston-Reese (12) attempts poke checks University of New Hampshire Wildcats forward Jason Salvaggio (10) during the first period of the game between the University of New Hampshire Wildcats and the Northeastern Huskies on January 14, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, MA. (Photo by John Kavouris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 14: Northeastern Huskies forward Zach Aston-Reese (12) attempts poke checks University of New Hampshire Wildcats forward Jason Salvaggio (10) during the first period of the game between the University of New Hampshire Wildcats and the Northeastern Huskies on January 14, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, MA. (Photo by John Kavouris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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GANGNEUNG, SOUTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 21: Bobby Butler #15 of the United States conrols the puck against Martin Ruzicka #27 of Czech Republic in the third period during the Men’s Play-offs Quarterfinals on day twelve of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at Gangneung Hockey Centre on February 21, 2018 in Gangneung, South Korea. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
GANGNEUNG, SOUTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 21: Bobby Butler #15 of the United States conrols the puck against Martin Ruzicka #27 of Czech Republic in the third period during the Men’s Play-offs Quarterfinals on day twelve of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at Gangneung Hockey Centre on February 21, 2018 in Gangneung, South Korea. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

Bobby Butler

Butler is a 31-year-old right wing who just came off a strong season with the Milwaukee Admirals, the Nashville Predators’ AHL affiliate. The Marlborough, Massachusetts native last played in the NHL in 2013-14, skating in two games with the Florida Panthers.

In 67 games last season, Butler tallied 24 goals and 21 assists which ranked second on the team in points.

He’s a perfect player to have on your AHL team. He has always been a good point producer at that level and is a good player to have around developing offensive talent like Lias Andersson, Ty Ronning and Brett Howden.

He has a pretty good wrister and knows where to be on the ice at all times. The reason he hasn’t been able to make it at the NHL level is due to his lack of speed and consistency.

He won’t challenge for an NHL roster spot — technically, he’s not a member of the New York Rangers, he’s just a member of the Wolf Pack — and will be a good veteran guide for the younger players.

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