Posts About "Dustin Byfuglien"
Jets’ 2019-20 Projected Lineup
August 6th, 2019 With the NHL preseason just over a month away and the Winnipeg Jets’ roster having all but taken shape, let’s take a look at their 2019-20 projected lineup. Patrik Laine and Kyle Connor will sign eventually; it is a question of when, not if, and I don’t see the Jets adding another defenseman to the starting lineup, at least not...
Jets 2.0: By the Numbers
July 30th, 2019 On May 31, 2011, a press conference was held at the MTS Centre to officially announce that the Atlanta Thrashers had been sold to True North Sports & Entertainment and would relocate to Winnipeg for the 2011-12 season. Then came June 4, when season ticket sales opened to the general public and sold out (13,000 tickets) in a mere 17...
7 Biggest NHL Players in Today's Game
May 4th, 2019 In today’s NHL, speed dominates. No longer can teams roster slow, hulking defensemen capable of obstructing opponents into submission. But, if a player has speed and size, they can be lethal. According to Hockey-Graphs, the average NHLer stands six-foot-one and weighs 201 pounds (as of the 2014-15 season). When compared to the average...
Jets Get Big Boost With Byfuglien's Return
April 1st, 2019 The Winnipeg Jets have missed their biggest— both figuratively and literally — blue line presence for all but five games between late December and Saturday; the man whose unique skillset boosts nearly every aspect of their game. The Jets' big man on the blue line is back in action, and his return couldn't have come at a more...
NHL News & Notes: Byfuglien, Byron, Weise & More
February 19th, 2019 In today's News & Notes, Dustin Byfuglien is injured and will miss the Winnipeg Jets' upcoming road trip, the Montreal Canadiens have assigned Dale Weise to the Laval Rocket and activated Paul Byron from the injured reserve and both Brent Seabrook and Corey Crawford will remain in Chicago and not travel with the team to...
NHL News & Notes: Vermette, Rask & More
January 31st, 2019 In today's News & Notes, Antoine Vermette has announced his retirement from the NHL, Tuukka Rask will start in net for the Boston Bruins and Dustin Byfuglien is progressing well and is considered day-to-day. Related: NHL News & Notes: Watson, Robitaille & More Vermette Announces NHL Retirement After playing in the NHL...
