| 4/11/2013 10:38:00 PM |
Description: Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien had a goal and an assist, five SOG and a +4 Thursday against the Panthers. | Insight: Byfuglien's numbers are down from last season, when he had 12 goals and 53 points in 66 games. He has seven goals and 17 assists in 37 games this season. | | |
| 3/5/2013 6:51:00 PM |
Description: Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien will play Tuesday against the Panthers after returning home to Minnesota for a personal matter. SOURCE: Gary Lawless, Winnipeg Free Press | Insight: It was uncertain if Byfuglien would make it back to Winnipeg in time due to the winter storm in the Midwest. The 257-pound blueliner has 10 points and 47 SOG in 16 games this season. | | |
| 2/26/2013 6:17:00 PM |
Description: Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien is likely to play Tuesday against the Rangers. Byfuglien suffered a lower-body injury Sunday. | Insight: Byfuglien is a top-five fantasy defenseman when healthy but he has missed 20 games over the last two seasons. | | |
| 2/25/2013 8:45:00 PM |
Description: The Winnipeg Sun reports that Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien suffered a lower body injury Sunday against the Devils. | Insight: Byfuglien (three goals, six assists) was on hand for Monday's optional skate so it's possible he'll be able to play Tuesday against the Rangers. Fantasy owners should have a backup defenseman ready just in case. | | |
| 2/12/2013 1:56:00 PM |
Description: Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien is probable for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia. He's recovered from a "lower body injury." | Insight: Byfuglien (three goals, four assists in six games) hasn't played since January 29th against Montreal. He's a must start when in uniform as there aren't many 50-plus point scoring defensemen in the league. | | |
| 2/9/2013 12:58:00 PM |
Description: Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien is out for Saturday's game against Ottawa. He's still recovering from a "lower body injury." | Insight: Byfuglien (three goals, four assists in six games) hasn't played since January 29th against Montreal. Winnipeg is still labelling him as day-to-day so it's possible he could return to action sometime next week. | | |
| 2/8/2013 11:24:00 AM |
Description: Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien, who missed his fourth consecutive game Thursday with a lower body injury, is questionable for Saturday's game against Ottawa. | Insight: Byfuglien is one of the top defensemen in fantasy hockey who has seven points (3 G, 4 A) in six games this season after posting 53 points in 2011-12. Tobias Enstrom has picked up the slack with 13 points in 10 games. | | |
| 2/5/2013 11:38:00 AM |
Description: Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien, who missed his second consecutive game Friday with a lower body injury, is questionable for Tuesday's game against Florida | Insight: Byfuglien is one of the top defensemen in fantasy hockey who has seven points (3 G, 4 A) in six games this season after posting 53 points in 2011-12. | | |
| 2/2/2013 10:45:00 AM |
Description: Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien missed his second consecutive game Friday with a lower body injury. He'll have a few days to recover before the team's next game on Tuesday. | Insight: Byfuglien is one of the top defensemen in fantasy hockey who has seven points (3 G, 4 A) in six games this season after posting 53 points in 2011-12. | | |
| 1/31/2013 3:51:00 PM |
Description: Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien will be a game-time decision Thursday against Florida. SOURCE: Winnipeg Free Press | Insight: Byfuglien "aggravated something" before the morning skate and didn't skate with the team. Rookie blueliner Zach Redmond is under the impression that he will make his first NHL start Thursday. Byfuglien is one of the top defensemen in fantasy hockey. | | |
| 1/22/2013 9:59:00 PM |
Description: Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien had two assists Tuesday against the Capitals. He added three shots on goal and spent four minutes in the penalty box. | Insight: Byfuglien was a top-10 fantasy blue liner last season with 12 goals, 41 assists, 72 PIM, 19 PPP and 223 SOG. He already has three points (1 G, 2 A) and 13 shots in three games. | | |
| 11/20/2011 2:25:00 AM |
Description: Dustin Byfuglien scored a goal and added two assists in the Jets' 6-4 win over Philadelphia on Saturday.
NHL.com | Insight: Byfuglien has been strong out of the gate again this season with 14 points (4g-10a), 34 penalty minutes, and 73 shots on goal in 20 games. | | |
| 9/20/2011 3:15:00 PM |
Description: Dustin Byfuglien is facing four charges from his impaired boating incident in August.
TSN | Insight: According to court documents filed in the state of Minnesota, Byfuglien is being charged with boating while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, refusing to provide a blood or urine sample, as well as failing to display proper lights and provide enough flotation devices for those on board. The charges probably won't affect his status in playing for the Jets this season. | | |
| 9/1/2011 1:17:00 PM |
Description: Dustin Byfuglien has been arrested in his home state of Minnesota on suspicion of boating while intoxicated.
Globe & Mail | Insight: Officers will now attempt to determine if there is probable cause to charge Byfuglien with operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol. A possible jail term is one concern, but another concern for fantasy owners was the fact that he reportedly weighed in at 286 pounds, well over his already high playing weight of 245 pounds. | | |
| 6/21/2011 3:11:00 PM |
Description: The NHL's Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale and relocation of the Atlanta Thrashers to Winnipeg.
TSN | Insight: With that, the Atlanta Thrashers are officially no more. All that remains is a team name and a logo for the relocated team, which will make its first-ever draft choice (7th overall pick) this Friday in Minnesota. | | |
| 6/7/2011 5:30:00 PM |
Description: The Winnipeg franchise has called a press conference on Wednesday to announce the hiring of Kevin Cheveldayoff as the team's new GM.
TSN | Insight: Cheveldayoff was most recently the assistant GM of the Chicago Blackhawks. Reports had surfaced on Sunday that he was offered the GM post of the not-yet-named Winnipeg franchise. Previous Thrashers GM Rick Dudley will not be a part of the club when it moves to Winnipeg. | | |
| 5/19/2011 11:46:00 PM |
Description: According to Stephen Brunt of the Globe and Mail, an agreement to move the Atlanta Thrashers franchise to Winnipeg has been completed and will be announced Tuesday.
Globe and Mail | Insight: The Globe and Mail report has been denied by several sources, including the NHL and TSN. These sources have confirmed that True North Sports and Entertainment is negotiating with Atlanta Spirit, the Thrashers' owners who are currently trying to sell the team. Even if a deal is not yet completed, it is fair to say that the chances of the Thrashers moving to Winnipeg appear stronger by the day. | | |
| 3/11/2011 5:37:00 PM |
Description: Dustin Byfuglien will likely return to the Thrashers' lineup on Friday against New Jersey.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Insight: Big Buff missed Wednesday's game against Carolina with a lower-body injury. The Thrashers have sent Paul Postma back to the AHL, meaning that Buff should play. | | |
| 3/8/2011 2:40:00 PM |
Description: Dustin Byfuglien is expected to miss Wednesday's game against Carolina with an undisclosed injury.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Insight: Buff left Monday's practice early with the injury. He has played in every game for the Thrashers this season. | | |
| 2/15/2011 10:03:00 PM |
Description: The Thrashers announced a contract extension Tuesday for Byfuglien, though no official terms were released. NHL.com says multiple outlets are calling it a five-year, $26 million pact. | Insight: "Dustin has become one of, if not the most notable face of the franchise," Atlanta GM Rick Dudley told reporters on a conference call Tuesday. Byfuglien leads NHL defensemen with 17 goals and ranks fifth with 43 points for the season. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
