NHL Rumors: McDavid, Byfuglien, Johnson, More Kyle Gipe | October 5, 2019 In today’s NHL Rumors, does Connor McDavid have a deadline for the Edmonton Oilers to get competitive? Also, what is the status of Dustin Byfuglien? Plus, Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike…
Jets Have Much Uncertainty at Regular Season’s Outset Declan Schroeder | October 2, 2019 Although the Winnipeg Jets got their two restricted free agent stars in Kyle Connor and Patrik Laine inked over the weekend, there is still much uncertainly swirling around the team…
Jets Suspend Byfuglien to Free up Cap Space The Canadian Press | September 22, 2019 WINNIPEG — Veteran defenceman Dustin Byfuglien has been suspended without pay by the Winnipeg Jets in a move that frees up space under the salary cap. Byfuglien has been on a personal leave of absence since training camp began on Sept. 13, with no time…
Jets’ Off-Ice News Continues to Be in Spotlight The Canadian Press | September 21, 2019 Winnipeg Jets coach Paul Maurice revealed Friday that he met with defenceman Dustin Byfuglien this week, putting another off-ice development front and centre during an unusual training camp. Byfuglien has been on a personal leave of absence since the f…
Fantasy Focus: Top Defencemen Brian Joyce | September 20, 2019 As you prepare for your 2019-20 NHL Fantasy Hockey draft, it is important to go in with a plan. That can mean meticulously mapping out your picks or simply doing…
NHL Rumors: Byfuglien, Rantanen, Oilers, More Jim Parsons | September 19, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the reasons for the absence of Dustin Byfuglien in Winnipeg, updates on how close (or not close) the Colorado Avalanche are…
Jets Will Have a Big Hole if Byfuglien Retires Declan Schroeder | September 19, 2019 For the past eight seasons, Dustin Byfuglien has been — both literally and figuratively — a huge part of the Winnipeg Jets’ D-corps. However, with the 6-foot-5, 260-pound blueliner taking…
Jets’ Byfuglien Granted Leave of Absence The Canadian Press | September 13, 2019 Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien has been granted a leave of absence by the club. The NHL team did not list a reason for the move. The Jets made the announcement just before the start of training camp. The six-foot-five, 260-pound Byfuglien, 3…
Jets Report Cards 2018-19: Dustin Byfuglien Ryan Goethals | August 29, 2019 The 2018-19 season was not a great one for the Winnipeg Jets. Sure they finished second in the Central Division with 99 points, but after what they accomplished in 2017-18,…
Countdown to Puck Drop — Day 38 — Jets’ 2011-12 “Extra Large” Roster Declan Schroeder | August 25, 2019 Introducing The Hockey Writers’ Countdown to Puck Drop series. From now until the puck drops on the 2019-20 NHL’s regular season on Oct. 2 when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the…
Winnipeg Jets Elder Statesmen Declan Schroeder | August 20, 2019 The Winnipeg Jets have certainly had, and continue to have, plenty of young stars and up-and-comers due to their adeptness at the draft. Related: Jets NHL Draft Days Ranked However,…
Jets’ 2019-20 Projected Lineup Ryan Goethals | August 6, 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…