Dustin Byfuglien News

#NHLJets optional skate Sunday. Dustin Byfuglien back skating with the team.

This is good news for Byfuglien's fantasy owners because his presnese at practice means that he is nearing a return. The Jets next game isn't until Tuesday which gives Byfuglien a couple of more days to get healthy.

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Byfuglien skated today but is still considered day-to-day.

Byfuglien was off to a good start to the season (3 G - 4 A in 7 games) but this injury has kept him out of the Jets last three games and he will miss tonight. He should be returning in the near future.

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#NHLJets head coach Claude Noel officially rules out Dustin Byfuglien (day-to-day).

Byfuglien (lower body) will miss his third consecutive game tonight. This is unfortunate for the the Jets and his fantasy owners as he was off to a great start to the season with 3 G and 4 A in 6 games. Consider him day-to-day.

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#nhljets Dustin Byfuglien will not be in the lineup tonight against Tampa Bay.

There's no word on what Byfuglien injured other than "he aggravated something". He missed yesterday's game and will be out again today. This is a big loss for the Jets as Byfuglien is one of their most important pieces.

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#NHLJets D-man Dustin Byfuglien is dealing with a bone bruise, according to Claude Noel, but will continue to play through it

Byfuglien is not expected to miss any playing time. The offensive defender has 11 goals and 47 points in 60 games and has shown no signs of slowing down.

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Noel also said that Dustin Byfuglien will play his third game in four days since returning from a knee injury. He's given the Jets a lift

Big Buff remains in the lineup for today's game. The All-Star defenseman registered six goals and 25 points in 37 games.

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Dustin Byfuglien and Alex Burmistrov skating with #winnipegjets for third consecutive day. No non-contact jerseys in sight

Both players took a significant step forward today. He scored six goals and 24 points through 35 games before getting hurt. After a few practices, he could get back into the lineup.

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Dustin Byfuglien and Alex Burmistrov join #winnipegjets for a second consecutive day on the ice. Both should be back before the week is out

Byfuglien skated again this morning but likely needs a few more practices before playing. He scored six goals and 24 points through 35 games before getting hurt. Expect a further update on his status.

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Dustin Byfuglien and Alex Burmistrov are on ice but wearing orange non-contact jerseys at #winnipegjets skate

Byfuglien skated this morning but likely needs a few more practices before playing. He scored six goals and 24 points through 35 games before getting hurt. Expect a further update on his status.

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As expected #winnipegjets D Dustin Byfuglien is on the ice with his teammates for morning skate but he's still not ready to play

A nagging injury turned into a day-to-day infliction and now indefinite status. It is almost assumed Byfuglien is out through the All-Star Game at this point.

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#winnipegjets head coach Claude Noel said it's possible Byfuglien would travel with the team next week to Carolina and New York

A nagging injury turned into a day-to-day infliction and now indefinite status. It is almost assumed Byfuglien misses through the All-Star Game at this point.

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