Chris Butler was placed on waivers by the Blues on Monday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Butler was placed on waivers by the Blues on Monday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Analysis:

Butler was one of a slew of players competing for the seventh spot on defense for the Blues, but he failed to do enough in training camp to warrant a stay with the parent club. Assuming Butler clears waivers, he's slated to open the campaign at AHL Chicago.