Byfuglien was listed as a game-time decision, but was not quite ready to return to the lineup. He was believed to be close last night, so it seems like a safe bet that he will be back tomorrow vs. the Blues.
Byfuglien missed the last four games, but it looks like he could get back in the lineup tonight vs. the Sharks. Byfuglien has registered 15 goals and 27 assists (42 points) in 65 games this season.
Byfuglien has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury, but his return to practice is a good sign that he is nearing a return to the lineup. He is questionable for Tuesday.
The Jets are in the thick of the playoff race in the Western Conference, but were dealt a major blow today. Byfuglien, who has 15 goals and 27 assists (42 points) in 65 games this season, will miss at least two weeks. If it is two weeks, he will likely miss 6 or 7 games at least.
Byfuglien was injured in a collision in the second period. He finished the shift, but then immediately went to the room. Jets coach Paul Maurice did not have an update on on Byfuglien after the game, saying “we’ll know more [Thursday].”
With the addition of Drew Stafford and Tyler Myers on Wednesday, Byfuglien will head back to defence on Thursday vs. the Predators. In 25 games on the blue line, Byfuglien has 22 points (7G / 15A), which is better than his 15 points (7G / 8A) in 31 games he has played at forward.
Tobias Enstrom will miss the rest of December, Zach Bogosian will miss 4-6 weeks and Grant Clitsome is out for two weeks, so that means Big Buff goes back to the blue line. He has 11 points (5G / 6A) in 26 games as a forward this season, so his numbers are already underwhelming so a move to the backend likely isn’t going to help his cause.
With just three games left in the Jets' season, Byfuglien will be shut-down for the remainder of the season. Carl Klingberg has been recalled and will likely slide into the lineup for Byfuglien. It was a strong fantasy season for Big Buff. He pumped home 20 goals and added 36 assists (56 points) in 78 games. His 56 points ranked third amongst NHL defensemen, but that was mostly bolstered by the fact he served much of the season as a forward.
The Jets recalled Carl Klingberg from St. John's this morning which suggests that Byfuglien will miss tonight's game after suffering an upper-body injury on Saturday night.
Byfuglien was on the ice at the Jets' morning skate after missing Wednesday's game and Friday's practice. It was always believed that he would be able to play Saturday, but Paul Maurice reminded us this morning that he expects to have Big Buff back in his lineup tonight vs. Carolina. The defenseman turned forward has 19 goals and 33 assists (52 points) with a minus-16 rating and the seventh most
The Jets fully expected Byfuglien to be back for Saturday's contest vs. the Hurricanes, but his absence this morning suggests he might not be available. Monitor his status during tomorrow's morning skate. If he is on the ice, there is a good chance that he will play.
Byfuglien is listed as day-to-day but will likely only miss tonight's contest and return to the lineup on Saturday vs. Carolina. Eric Tangradi will draw into Buff's spot.
The Jets have been struggling lately, they have lost four straight games and now sit at 19-22-5. They have moved Byfuglien onto the first line with Bryan Little and Andrew Ladd, while Blake Wheeler has been bumped to the third line. Byfuglien played forward during his days in Chicago and at 6-foot-5, 265 lbs. he makes one big power-forward. He has tallied 34 points (10G / 24A) in 46 games this season.
"He's day-to-day," coach Claude Noel said after the 90-minute workout. "Precautionary measures. We're being intelligent on that part. We expect him to be a player, yes."
The Jets are struggling right now and trying everything to get something going. They lost last night with Byfuglien at forward so they will send him back to defense.
Byfuglien moved to the wing late in Tuesday's game after Nik Antropov was injured. He will stay on the wing alongside Andrew Ladd and Bryan Little to start tonight's game.
Byfuglien left the Jets last game with a leg injury and did not return. However he participated in an optional skate yesterday and will be in the lineup tonight. Make sure you get him in your lineup, he has three goals and six assists in 13 games this season.
Byfuglien left yesterday's game with a lower-body injury but was on the ice this morning for the Jets optional practice. It appears as if he will be in the lineup tomorrow which is great news for Winnipeg.
As expected Byfuglien will be back in the Jets lineup tonight. He is a top fantasy D-man option and should be back in your lineups.
Byfuglien should be back tomorrow vs. the Flyers barring any setbacks.
