GDT: Tampa Bay Lightning Vs Red Wings

[ben_usmc 253]

I'm not an expert on him, but from what I've read (sort of scattershot since he joined the Wings organization here and there) he's never disappointed yet at any level he's played at, and always seems to play at an extraordinarily high level. I've heard nothing but praise from people who don't generally praise prospects. I'd say he's going to be not just a top line player, but probably the best Wing on the team at some point in his career in the NHL.

until the Wings take there chance on a wirey 26 year old, who has never played competitive hockey, but has a great attitude! From Eastern Michigan University

[Nev 1,085]

looks like Coetzee isn't afraid to shoot

Yeah, I predict a future Babcock favourite!

[T.Low 1,011]

I've been trying to find out what happenned to Matt Butcher who was drafted by the Canucks. I've skated a bit with he and his dad Garth (of the Canucks, St Louis, Toronto, Quebec) here in town. Watched Matt grow up. A real character kid. Decent size, good skills, great in the face off circle. He fought every game I ever went to because all the guys wanted to be able to say they fought Garth Butcher's kid. Maybe a couple of draws, but I've never seen him lose one. He likes it, too.

Today I read that the Canucks lost interest in Matt due to his two season long hip injury sufferred while playing at Northern Michigan. Yzerman plucks Butcher out of the trash heap and gives him a tryout and Matty scores the shoutout winner against the Wings prospects. Holy smokes!

Steve Yzerman sees that Matt is available and calls him up for a tryout. I can't wait to ask him what that phone call was like.

Good luck Matt, we're pulling for ya!

Tom and Jen from the Black Aces.

Edit: 5 shots on goal. Not bad at all.

Edited September 14, 2010 by T.Low