Butcher was this offseason's collegiate free-agent prize after he declined to sign an entry-level deal with Colorado. Instead, the 22-year-old opted to join the Devils where he figures to start out as a third-pairing defenseman. Selected in the fifth round of the 2013 NHL Draft, the diminutive player spent four seasons with the University of Denver -- including a senior campaign in which he tallied seven goals and 30 helpers in 43 outings. The Wisconsin native's limited stature -- he's just 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds -- undoubtedly will be tested by teams implementing an aggressive forecheck, which could be a red flag for fantasy owners with a heavy weight on plus/minus scoring. Otherwise, he profiles as an intriguing speculative add in virtually any format.