If we’re talking about five- and six-tool players, Butler is in the conversation. Here are some of the positions he filled for Beast Canada: Face-off guy. Wing. Close. LSM. There was a stretch where Butler flat-out didn’t come off the field. I cannot remember the last time I saw a longpole that was this versatile and equally effective as he was deployable. Butler was so effective at the X that other teams were putting their poles up against him to try and fluster him. After he won groundballs, he carried like a seasoned O-mid and distributed it just as well. However, he was also gritty in scrums and knew how to clear out a man for his teammate to get the loosie, too. I think Butler is a fascinating prospect because he’s got the IQ to play anywhere on the field.