Flames' Butler out with lacerated thigh

2:45 PM, Feb 22, 2012   |    comments
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Calgary, AB (Sports Network) - The Calgary Flames announced Wednesday that defenseman Chris Butler is expected to miss three weeks with a left thigh laceration.

Butler 25, has posted two goals and 13 points in 60 games this season, his first with the Flames. Calgary acquired Butler in a trade with Buffalo last June.

The Missouri native has registered seven goals and 42 assists in 215 career games with the Sabres and Flames.

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