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One of the other good showings for Knudsen was against Stoesz. I don't think Butterfield has the tools to be an enforcer. Size is all he has going for him in that area.
In addition to Knudsen, I think you'll see Gillies be asked to assume some of the toughness duties. From what I have heard from scouts, Gillies is very tough, but didn't show a willingness to be very active in Red Deer. Hopefully Nachbaur can show him that a combination of skill and toughness will be what gets him ahead in hockey. Inglis should also be a more active fighter this year.