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Dustin Byfuglien
Dustin Byfuglien
	Byfuglien with the Winnipeg Jets in April 2016
Born	March 27, 1985 (age 39); Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Height	6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight	260 lb (118 kg; 18 st 8 lb)
Position	Defense / Right wing
Shot	Right
Played for	Chicago Blackhawks; Atlanta Thrashers; Winnipeg Jets
NHL draft	245th overall, 2003; Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career	2005–2020

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Dustin Byfuglien (/ˈbʌflɪn/ BUFF-lin;^[1] born March 27, 1985) is an American former professional ice hockey player. He played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Atlanta Thrashers, and Winnipeg Jets. Drafted as a defenseman, he played both forward and defense in his career, though he generally played defense in his later seasons. Byfuglien helped Chicago win the Stanley Cup in 2010. Byfuglien was the first Black American-born player to win the Stanley Cup. ^[2] Byfuglien became a professional fisherman after his hockey career.

Early life

Byfuglien was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Cheryl Byfuglien and Rick Spencer. His mother is of Norwegian and Swedish descent, and his father is African-American. Cheryl moved to Roseau, Minnesota, with Dustin to be closer to her family while Rick stayed in Minneapolis to continue college; the two never wed. In Roseau, Byfuglien was exposed to hockey and found an instant love for the sport, which soon turned into a calling. Byfuglien's stepfather, Dale Smedsmo, played four games in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1972, and 110 games in the World Hockey Association (WHA).^[3]^[4] Rick Spencer played college football for the St. Cloud State Huskies.

Due to being academically ineligible under Minnesota State High School League rules to play at Roseau High School, Byfuglien first moved to Warrenville, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, to play AAA under-18 hockey for the Chicago Mission then moved to Canada to play major junior hockey.

Playing career

Chicago Blackhawks (2005–2010)

Byfuglien played major junior hockey for both the Brandon Wheat Kings and Prince George Cougars of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Byfuglien was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2003. Originally a defenseman at the start of the 2007–08 season, he was moved to a right wing position to give the team a larger body near the net.^[5]

He spent parts of his first two seasons with the Blackhawks' minor league team at the time, the Norfolk Admirals, and the Blackhawks.

He excelled in his third professional season, becoming the first Rockford IceHogs player to earn the American Hockey League's Player of the Week award, when he scored one goal and had five assists in four games.^[6] Byfuglien had seven points in eight games with Rockford before earning a recall on November 3, 2007, to the Chicago Blackhawks and never returned to the IceHogs. He had a goal in his first shift with the Blackhawks in the 2007–08 season on November 3 against the St. Louis Blues and recorded his first career hat-trick against the Phoenix Coyotes on November 30.^[7]

He finished tied for fifth on the team with 19 goals and 36 points in the 2009–10 season with the team, all while making a transition to forward throughout the campaign. He played a major role in the Blackhawks' Stanley Cup winning season in 2010, scoring 11 goals with five assists in the playoffs, including three goals in the Finals against the Philadelphia Flyers.^[8]

Atlanta Thrashers / Winnipeg Jets (2010–2020)

On June 24, 2010, Byfuglien was traded by Chicago, along with Brent Sopel, Ben Eager and Akim Aliu, to the Atlanta Thrashers for the New Jersey Devils' first (Kevin Hayes) and second round pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, Marty Reasoner, Joey Crabb and Jeremy Morin.^[9] The Thrashers moved Byfuglien back to his natural position of defense, although he had experience as a first-line and second-line winger with the Blackhawks, including the Blackhawks' run to the Stanley Cup in 2010. He became an alternate captain for the Thrashers after a few months into the 2010–11 season. Byfuglien was selected to his first All-Star Game, along with teammate Tobias Enström.^[10] In the 2011 All-Star Game's Skill Competition, his slap shot was clocked at 102.5 mph.^[11] On February 15, 2011, the Thrashers signed Byfuglien to a five-year, $26 million contract extension.^[12]

He scored 12 goals along with 41 assists during the 2011–12 season that saw the Thrashers move to Winnipeg in the 2011 off-season. Byfuglien appeared in 66 games for the Jets that season and was again invited to the NHL All-Star Game.^[13]

Prior to the 2013–14 season, Byfuglien admitted he changed his fitness regime to work more on stickhandling and puck movement.^[14] That season, Byfuglien recorded 20 goals and 36 assists for a career high 56 points in 78 games.

After being moved back to his natural position, Byfuglien recorded 12 goals and 35 points in 48 games to start the 2014–15 season. As a result, he was invited to the 2015 NHL All-Star Game as the Jets sole representative.^[15] On April 2, 2015, Byfuglien was suspended four games for cross-checking New York Rangers forward J. T. Miller in the head during a March 31 game.^[16]

His All-Star streak continued into the following season, as he was invited to his fourth All-Star game. At the time of his selection, Byfuglien has amassed nine goals and 23 points through 40 games.^[17] On February 8, 2016, Byfuglien signed a five-year, $38 million contract extension with the Jets to remain with the team through the 2020–21 season.^[18]

On October 27, 2018, Byfuglien recorded his 500th NHL point in a 2–1 win over the Detroit Red Wings, becoming the 14th player drafted in the eighth round or later to hit 500 points.^[19] He suffered a lower-body injury in a 3–1 loss to the Minnesota Wild on December 27, 2018, and was expected to miss at least 10 games.^[20] Byfuglien eventually returned on February 7, 2019, after missing all of the month of January only to be re-injured again a week later with a lower body injury.^[21] Despite this setback, Byfiglien returned to the Jets lineup on March 30, 2019, and eventually ended the 2018–19 season by leading the team in penalty minutes with 69 and the Jets qualified for the 2019 playoffs, where he averaged over 25 minutes per game and recorded 8 points in 6 games.^[22]

On September 13, 2019, less than three weeks before the 2019–20 season started, he was granted an indefinite personal leave of absence by the Jets.^[23] However, he was later suspended by the Jets for not returning to training camp, though later reports indicated this was for salary cap relief.^[24] He underwent surgery for a high ankle sprain in late October 2019, without direct involvement of the team.^[25] On February 24, 2020, the Jets announced that Byfuglien would not return for the remainder of the season.^[26] On April 17, shortly into the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jets and Byfuglien mutually agreed to a contract termination.^[27]

Personal life

On August 31, 2011, Byfuglien was arrested on Lake Minnetonka and booked on suspicion of boating while intoxicated.^[28] Byfuglien pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to two days of community service on July 23, 2012.^[29]

Byfuglien is an avid fisherman, and competed in the 2011 Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship on Rainy Lake. He embraced his passion for fishing after retiring from the NHL and became a pro fisher.^[30]^[31]

Byfuglien and his wife, Emily, have three children.^[32]^[33] All of the couple's children were born in Winnipeg.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

			Regular season					Playoffs
Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2000–01	Roseau High School	HS-MN						—	—	—	—	—
2001–02	Chicago Mission	MAHL	52	32	30	62	40	—	—	—	—	—
2001–02	Brandon Wheat Kings	WHL	3	0	0	0	0	—	—	—	—	—
2002–03	Brandon Wheat Kings	WHL	8	1	1	2	4	—	—	—	—	—
2002–03	Prince George Cougars	WHL	48	9	28	37	74	5	1	3	4	12
2003–04	Prince George Cougars	WHL	66	16	29	45	137	—	—	—	—	—
2004–05	Prince George Cougars	WHL	64	22	36	58	184	—	—	—	—	—
2005–06	Norfolk Admirals	AHL	53	8	15	23	75	4	1	2	3	4
2005–06	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL	25	3	2	5	24	—	—	—	—	—
2006–07	Norfolk Admirals	AHL	63	16	28	44	146	6	0	2	2	18
2006–07	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL	9	1	2	3	10	—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Rockford IceHogs	AHL	8	2	5	7	25	—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL	67	19	17	36	59	—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL	77	15	16	31	81	17	3	6	9	26
2009–10	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL	82	17	17	34	94	22	11	5	16	20
2010–11	Atlanta Thrashers	NHL	81	20	33	53	93	—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	Winnipeg Jets	NHL	66	12	41	53	72	—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Winnipeg Jets	NHL	43	8	20	28	34	—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	Winnipeg Jets	NHL	78	20	36	56	86	—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	Winnipeg Jets	NHL	69	18	27	45	124	4	0	1	1	4
2015–16	Winnipeg Jets	NHL	81	19	34	53	119	—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	Winnipeg Jets	NHL	80	13	39	52	117	—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Winnipeg Jets	NHL	69	8	37	45	112	17	5	11	16	20
2018–19	Winnipeg Jets	NHL	42	4	27	31	69	6	2	6	8	4
NHL totals			869	177	348	525	1,094	66	21	29	50	74

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2016	United States	WCH	7th		2	0	1	1	2
Senior totals					2	0	1	1	2

Awards and honors

Award	Year
AHL
All-Star Game	2007
Second All-Star Team	2007
NHL
Stanley Cup champion	2010
NHL All-Star Game	2011, 2012*, 2015, 2016

* injury prevented attendance

References

^ "Dustin Byfuglien and his dog, Walter" on YouTube
^ Kreiser, John (February 6, 2019). "Black History Month spotlight: Byfuglien wins Cup with Blackhawks". NHL. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
^ Ziemer, Brad (May 6, 2010). "Dustin Byfuglien: Did you know …". The Vancouver Sun. Vancouver. Archived from the original on January 10, 2011. Retrieved May 9, 2010.
^ Rogers, Jesse (May 7, 2010). "Byfuglien has found emotional side". ESPN. Archived from the original on October 24, 2014. Retrieved May 9, 2010.
^ "Byfuglien at forward experiment for US could be short-lived". San Diego Union Tribune. September 13, 2013. Archived from the original on May 12, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
^ "ROCKFORD'S BYFUGLIEN NAMED PLAYER OF THE WEEK". theahl.com. October 22, 2007. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
^ "Byfuglien has natural hat trick, Blackhawks rout Coyotes". ESPN. November 30, 2007. Archived from the original on July 1, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
^ "CHAMPION CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS SEND PLAYOFF HERO BYFUGLIEN TO THRASHERS". The Hockey News. June 23, 2010. Archived from the original on August 2, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
^ "Hawks deal Byfuglien, Sopel to Thrashers". National Hockey League. June 25, 2010. Archived from the original on June 26, 2010. Retrieved June 24, 2010.
^ Manasso, John (January 9, 2011). "Despite position change, Byfuglien finds stardom". nhl.com. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
^ Laws, Kenneth (August 4, 2015). "The Top 10 Americans in the NHL Today". thehockeywriters.com. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019. He was also clocked at 102.5 mph in the slapshot competition in 2011's All-Star game.
^ Kalan, David (February 15, 2011). "Byfuglien signs extension with Atlanta". nhl.com. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
^ "Dustin Byfuglien 'worthy choice' for 2012 NHL All-Star Game". National Post. January 13, 2012. Archived from the original on October 19, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
^ Friesen, Paul (September 12, 2013). "Slimmed-down Dustin Byfuglien ready for coming NHL season". Winnipeg Sun. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
^ Wiebe, Ken (January 23, 2015). "Winnipeg Jets' Dustin Byfuglien soaking up the atmosphere at NHL all-star game". Winnipeg Sun. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
^ "Byfuglien suspended four games for cross-checking". NHL.com. April 2, 2015. Archived from the original on March 20, 2018. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
^ Clinton, Mitchell (January 6, 2016). "Dustin Byfuglien heading to All-Star Game in Nashville". nhl.com. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
^ Johnston, Mike (February 8, 2016). "Jets sign Dustin Byfuglien to five-year contract extension". Sportsnet.ca. Archived from the original on March 10, 2018. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
^ Wiebe, Ken (October 27, 2018). "Byfuglien's milestone point propels Jets to win over Red Wings". Winnipeg Sun. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
^ Billeck, Scott (December 31, 2018). "Byfuglien out for Jets until after All-Star Weekend". nhl.com. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
^ "Byfuglien out at least three games for Jets with lower-body injury". nhl.com. February 19, 2019. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
^ Goethals, Ryan (August 29, 2019). "Jets Report Cards 2018-19: Dustin Byfuglien". thehockeywriters.com. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
^ "Winnipeg Jets grant Dustin Byfuglien personal leave of absence". The Sporting News. September 13, 2019. Archived from the original on October 9, 2019. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
^ "Byfuglien suspended by Jets for not being at camp: report". nhl.com. September 21, 2019. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
^ "Winnipeg Jets say absent Dustin Byfuglien had ankle surgery, with team not 'directly involved' in decision". usatoday.com. October 31, 2019. Archived from the original on December 7, 2019. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
^ "Byfuglien won't play this season". February 24, 2020. Archived from the original on February 28, 2020. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
^ Campbell, Tim (April 17, 2020). "Byfuglien, Jets agree to terminate contract". NHL.com. Archived from the original on October 19, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
^ "Byfuglien arrested on Boating incident". Minnesota Star Tribune. August 31, 2011. Archived from the original on January 12, 2015. Retrieved August 31, 2011.
^ "Jets' Byfuglien pleads to careless boating charge". CBS Sports. July 23, 2012. Archived from the original on July 13, 2015. Retrieved July 23, 2012.
^ "Dustin Byfuglien".
^ Baily, Jonathan (November 26, 2023). "Flyers Daily: Adam Fox Injury Update, Ex-NHL All-Star Becomes Pro Fisherman". Philly Hockey Now. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
^ "Jets welcome baby Buff". Winnipeg Free Press. December 28, 2011. Archived from the original on January 12, 2015. Retrieved December 29, 2011.
^ "Jets D Dustin Byfuglien all about new beginnings as season gets underway". Winnipeg Sun. October 8, 2015. Archived from the original on October 19, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2016.

External links

Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

[1] "Dustin Byfuglien and his dog, Walter" on YouTube

[2] Kreiser, John (February 6, 2019). "Black History Month spotlight: Byfuglien wins Cup with Blackhawks". NHL. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2021.

[DYK-3] Ziemer, Brad (May 6, 2010). "Dustin Byfuglien: Did you know …". The Vancouver Sun. Vancouver. Archived from the original on January 10, 2011. Retrieved May 9, 2010.

[4] Rogers, Jesse (May 7, 2010). "Byfuglien has found emotional side". ESPN. Archived from the original on October 24, 2014. Retrieved May 9, 2010.

[5] "Byfuglien at forward experiment for US could be short-lived". San Diego Union Tribune. September 13, 2013. Archived from the original on May 12, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2018.

[6] "ROCKFORD'S BYFUGLIEN NAMED PLAYER OF THE WEEK". theahl.com. October 22, 2007. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.

[7] "Byfuglien has natural hat trick, Blackhawks rout Coyotes". ESPN. November 30, 2007. Archived from the original on July 1, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2018.

[8] "CHAMPION CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS SEND PLAYOFF HERO BYFUGLIEN TO THRASHERS". The Hockey News. June 23, 2010. Archived from the original on August 2, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2018.

[9] "Hawks deal Byfuglien, Sopel to Thrashers". National Hockey League. June 25, 2010. Archived from the original on June 26, 2010. Retrieved June 24, 2010.

[10] Manasso, John (January 9, 2011). "Despite position change, Byfuglien finds stardom". nhl.com. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.

[11] Laws, Kenneth (August 4, 2015). "The Top 10 Americans in the NHL Today". thehockeywriters.com. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019. He was also clocked at 102.5 mph in the slapshot competition in 2011's All-Star game.

[12] Kalan, David (February 15, 2011). "Byfuglien signs extension with Atlanta". nhl.com. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.

[13] "Dustin Byfuglien 'worthy choice' for 2012 NHL All-Star Game". National Post. January 13, 2012. Archived from the original on October 19, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2019.

[14] Friesen, Paul (September 12, 2013). "Slimmed-down Dustin Byfuglien ready for coming NHL season". Winnipeg Sun. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.

[15] Wiebe, Ken (January 23, 2015). "Winnipeg Jets' Dustin Byfuglien soaking up the atmosphere at NHL all-star game". Winnipeg Sun. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.

[16] "Byfuglien suspended four games for cross-checking". NHL.com. April 2, 2015. Archived from the original on March 20, 2018. Retrieved March 19, 2018.

[17] Clinton, Mitchell (January 6, 2016). "Dustin Byfuglien heading to All-Star Game in Nashville". nhl.com. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.

[18] Johnston, Mike (February 8, 2016). "Jets sign Dustin Byfuglien to five-year contract extension". Sportsnet.ca. Archived from the original on March 10, 2018. Retrieved March 19, 2018.

[19] Wiebe, Ken (October 27, 2018). "Byfuglien's milestone point propels Jets to win over Red Wings". Winnipeg Sun. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.

[20] Billeck, Scott (December 31, 2018). "Byfuglien out for Jets until after All-Star Weekend". nhl.com. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.

[21] "Byfuglien out at least three games for Jets with lower-body injury". nhl.com. February 19, 2019. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.

[22] Goethals, Ryan (August 29, 2019). "Jets Report Cards 2018-19: Dustin Byfuglien". thehockeywriters.com. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.

[23] "Winnipeg Jets grant Dustin Byfuglien personal leave of absence". The Sporting News. September 13, 2019. Archived from the original on October 9, 2019. Retrieved September 13, 2019.

[24] "Byfuglien suspended by Jets for not being at camp: report". nhl.com. September 21, 2019. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.

[25] "Winnipeg Jets say absent Dustin Byfuglien had ankle surgery, with team not 'directly involved' in decision". usatoday.com. October 31, 2019. Archived from the original on December 7, 2019. Retrieved November 25, 2019.

[26] "Byfuglien won't play this season". February 24, 2020. Archived from the original on February 28, 2020. Retrieved February 28, 2020.

[27] Campbell, Tim (April 17, 2020). "Byfuglien, Jets agree to terminate contract". NHL.com. Archived from the original on October 19, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2020.

[28] "Byfuglien arrested on Boating incident". Minnesota Star Tribune. August 31, 2011. Archived from the original on January 12, 2015. Retrieved August 31, 2011.

[29] "Jets' Byfuglien pleads to careless boating charge". CBS Sports. July 23, 2012. Archived from the original on July 13, 2015. Retrieved July 23, 2012.

[30] "Dustin Byfuglien".

[31] Baily, Jonathan (November 26, 2023). "Flyers Daily: Adam Fox Injury Update, Ex-NHL All-Star Becomes Pro Fisherman". Philly Hockey Now. Retrieved November 26, 2023.

[32] "Jets welcome baby Buff". Winnipeg Free Press. December 28, 2011. Archived from the original on January 12, 2015. Retrieved December 29, 2011.

[33] "Jets D Dustin Byfuglien all about new beginnings as season gets underway". Winnipeg Sun. October 8, 2015. Archived from the original on October 19, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2016.

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-'''Dustin Byfuglien''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|b|ʌ|f|l|ᵻ|n}} {{respell|BUF|lin}};<ref>{{YouTube|S-P-hskqqlg|"Dustin Byfuglien and his dog, Walter"}}</ref> born March 27, 1985) is an [[Americans|American]] professional [[ice hockey]] player currently under contract for the [[Winnipeg Jets]] of the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL). Drafted as a [[defenceman|defenseman]], he has played both [[forward (ice hockey)|forward]] and [[Defenceman|defense]] in his career, although he has generally played defense in recent years.
+'''Dustin Byfuglien''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|b|ʌ|f|l|ᵻ|n}} {{respell|BUFF|lin}};<ref>{{YouTube|S-P-hskqqlg|"Dustin Byfuglien and his dog, Walter"}}</ref> born March 27, 1985) is an American former professional [[ice hockey]] player. He played for the [[Chicago Blackhawks]], [[Atlanta Thrashers]], and [[Winnipeg Jets]]. Drafted as a [[defenceman|defenseman]], he played both [[forward (ice hockey)|forward]] and [[Defenceman|defense]] in his career, though he generally played defense in his later seasons. Byfuglien helped Chicago win the [[Stanley Cup]] in [[2010 Stanley Cup Finals|2010]]. Byfuglien was the first Black American-born player to win the Stanley Cup. <ref>{{cite news |last=Kreiser |first=John |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/dustin-byfuglien-black-history-month-spotlight/c-304469782 |title=Black History Month spotlight: Byfuglien wins Cup with Blackhawks |work=NHL |date=2019-02-06 |accessdate=2021-02-12 |archive-date=February 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200212171912/https://www.nhl.com/news/dustin-byfuglien-black-history-month-spotlight/c-304469782 |url-status=live }}</ref> Byfuglien became a professional fisherman after his hockey career.
 ==Early life==
-Byfuglien was born in [[Minneapolis|Minneapolis, Minnesota]], to Cheryl Byfuglien and Rick Spencer. His mother is of [[Norwegians|Norwegian]] and [[Swedes|Swedish]] descent, and his father is African-American. Cheryl moved to [[Roseau, Minnesota]], with Dustin to be closer to her family while Rick stayed in Minneapolis to continue college; the two never wed. In Roseau, Byfuglien was exposed to the game of hockey where he found an instant love for the sport, which soon turned into a calling. Byfuglien's stepfather, [[Dale Smedsmo]], played four games in the NHL with the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] in 1972, and 110 games in the [[World Hockey Association]] (WHA).<ref name="DYK">{{cite news|url=https://vancouversun.com/sports/Dustin+Byfuglien+know/2995741/story.html|title=Dustin Byfuglien: Did you know …|last=Ziemer|first=Brad|work=[[The Vancouver Sun]]|location=Vancouver|date=2010-05-06|accessdate=2010-05-09|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110110072805/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Dustin%2BByfuglien%2Bknow/2995741/story.html|archivedate=2011-01-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nhl/news/story?id=5171730|title=Byfuglien has found emotional side|last=Rogers|first=Jesse|date=2010-05-07|publisher=ESPN|accessdate=2010-05-09}}</ref> Rick Spencer played college football for the [[St. Cloud State Huskies]].
+Byfuglien was born in [[Minneapolis|Minneapolis, Minnesota]], to Cheryl Byfuglien and Rick Spencer. His mother is of [[Norwegians|Norwegian]] and [[Swedes|Swedish]] descent, and his father is [[African-American]]. Cheryl moved to [[Roseau, Minnesota]], with Dustin to be closer to her family while Rick stayed in Minneapolis to continue college; the two never wed. In Roseau, Byfuglien was exposed to hockey and found an instant love for the sport, which soon turned into a calling. Byfuglien's stepfather, [[Dale Smedsmo]], played four games in the NHL with the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] in 1972, and 110 games in the [[World Hockey Association]] (WHA).<ref name="DYK">{{cite news|url=https://vancouversun.com/sports/Dustin+Byfuglien+know/2995741/story.html|title=Dustin Byfuglien: Did you know …|last=Ziemer|first=Brad|work=[[The Vancouver Sun]]|location=Vancouver|date=2010-05-06|access-date=2010-05-09|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110110072805/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Dustin%2BByfuglien%2Bknow/2995741/story.html|archive-date=2011-01-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/chicago/nhl/news/story?id=5171730|title=Byfuglien has found emotional side|last=Rogers|first=Jesse|date=2010-05-07|publisher=ESPN|access-date=2010-05-09|archive-date=October 24, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141024233749/http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nhl/news/story?id=5171730|url-status=live}}</ref> Rick Spencer played college football for the [[St. Cloud State Huskies]].
 Due to being academically ineligible under [[Minnesota State High School League]] rules to play at [[Roseau High School]], Byfuglien first moved to [[Warrenville, Illinois|Warrenville]], [[Illinois]], a suburb of [[Chicago]], to play AAA under-18 hockey for the Chicago Mission then moved to Canada to play major junior hockey.
 == Playing career ==
-===Chicago Blackhawks===
+===Chicago Blackhawks (2005–2010)===
-[[File:Dustin Byfuglien.JPG|thumb|upright|Byfuglien with the Blackhawks in April 2010]]
+[[File:Dustin Byfuglien.JPG|thumb|left|Byfuglien with the Blackhawks in April 2010]]
-Byfuglien played major junior hockey for both the [[Brandon Wheat Kings]] and [[Prince George Cougars]] of the [[Western Hockey League]] (WHL). Byfuglien was drafted by the [[Chicago Blackhawks]] in [[2003 NHL Entry Draft|2003]]. Originally a [[defenceman|defenseman]] at the start of the 2007–08 season, he was moved to a [[Winger (ice hockey)|right wing]] position to give the team a larger body near the net.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-byfuglien-at-forward-experiment-for-us-could-be-2016sep13-story.html |title=Byfuglien at forward experiment for US could be short-lived |work=San Diego Union Tribune |date=2013-09-13 |accessdate=2018-05-11 }}</ref>
+Byfuglien played major junior hockey for both the [[Brandon Wheat Kings]] and [[Prince George Cougars]] of the [[Western Hockey League]] (WHL). Byfuglien was drafted by the [[Chicago Blackhawks]] in [[2003 NHL Entry Draft|2003]]. Originally a [[defenceman|defenseman]] at the start of the 2007–08 season, he was moved to a [[Winger (ice hockey)|right wing]] position to give the team a larger body near the net.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-byfuglien-at-forward-experiment-for-us-could-be-2016sep13-story.html |title=Byfuglien at forward experiment for US could be short-lived |work=San Diego Union Tribune |date=2013-09-13 |access-date=2018-05-11 |archive-date=May 12, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180512044021/http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-byfuglien-at-forward-experiment-for-us-could-be-2016sep13-story.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
-He spent parts of his first two seasons with the Blackhawks' minor league team at the time, the [[Norfolk Admirals (AHL)|Norfolk Admirals]], and the Blackhawks. He excelled in his third professional season, becoming the first [[Rockford IceHogs]] player to earn the [[American Hockey League]]'s Player of the Week award, when he scored one goal and had five assists in four games.<ref>{{cite web |title=ROCKFORD’S BYFUGLIEN NAMED PLAYER OF THE WEEK |url=https://theahl.com/rockfords-byfuglien-named-player-of-the-week |website=theahl.com |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |date=October 22, 2007}}</ref> Byfuglien had seven points in eight games with Rockford before earning a recall on November 3, 2007, to the [[Chicago Blackhawks]] and never returned to the IceHogs.
+He spent parts of his first two seasons with the Blackhawks' minor league team at the time, the [[Norfolk Admirals (AHL)|Norfolk Admirals]], and the Blackhawks.
+He excelled in his third professional season, becoming the first [[Rockford IceHogs]] player to earn the [[American Hockey League]]'s Player of the Week award, when he scored one goal and had five assists in four games.<ref>{{cite news |title=ROCKFORD'S BYFUGLIEN NAMED PLAYER OF THE WEEK |url=https://theahl.com/rockfords-byfuglien-named-player-of-the-week |website=theahl.com |access-date=September 22, 2019 |date=October 22, 2007 |archive-date=September 22, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190922052959/https://theahl.com/rockfords-byfuglien-named-player-of-the-week |url-status=live }}</ref> Byfuglien had seven points in eight games with Rockford before earning a recall on November 3, 2007, to the [[Chicago Blackhawks]] and never returned to the IceHogs. He had a goal in his first shift with the Blackhawks in the [[2007–08 NHL season|2007–08 season]] on November 3 against the [[St. Louis Blues]] and recorded his first career [[hat-trick]] against the [[Arizona Coyotes|Phoenix Coyotes]] on November 30.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/nhl/id/3136024 |title=Byfuglien has natural hat trick, Blackhawks rout Coyotes |work=ESPN |date=2007-11-30 |access-date=2018-05-11 |archive-date=July 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701054944/http://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/nhl/id/3136024 |url-status=live }}</ref>
-He had a goal in his first shift with the Blackhawks in the [[2007–08 NHL season|2007–08 season]] on November 3 against the [[St. Louis Blues]] and recorded his first career [[hat-trick]] against the [[Arizona Coyotes|Phoenix Coyotes]] on November 30.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/nhl/id/3136024 |title=Byfuglien has natural hat trick, Blackhawks rout Coyotes |work=ESPN |date=2007-11-30 |accessdate=2018-05-11 }}</ref> He finished tied for fifth on the team with 19 goals and 36 points in his third season with the team, all while making a transition to forward throughout the campaign. He played a major role in the Blackhawks' [[Stanley Cup]] winning season in [[2010 Stanley Cup Finals|2010]], scoring 11 goals with five assists in the [[2010 Stanley Cup playoffs|playoffs]], including three goals in the Finals.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/champion-chicago-blackhawks-send-playoff-hero-byfuglien-to-thrashers |title=CHAMPION CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS SEND PLAYOFF HERO BYFUGLIEN TO THRASHERS |work=[[The Hockey News]] |date=2010-06-23 |accessdate=2018-05-11 }}</ref>
+He finished tied for fifth on the team with 19 goals and 36 points in the [[2009–10 NHL season|2009–10]] season with the team, all while making a transition to forward throughout the campaign. He played a major role in the Blackhawks' [[Stanley Cup]] winning season in [[2010 Stanley Cup Finals|2010]], scoring 11 goals with five assists in the [[2010 Stanley Cup playoffs|playoffs]], including three goals in the Finals against the [[Philadelphia Flyers]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/champion-chicago-blackhawks-send-playoff-hero-byfuglien-to-thrashers |title=CHAMPION CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS SEND PLAYOFF HERO BYFUGLIEN TO THRASHERS |work=[[The Hockey News]] |date=2010-06-23 |access-date=2018-05-11 |archive-date=August 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180802071547/https://thehockeynews.com/news/article/champion-chicago-blackhawks-send-playoff-hero-byfuglien-to-thrashers |url-status=live }}</ref>
-===Atlanta Thrashers/Winnipeg Jets===
-On June 24, 2010, Byfuglien was traded by Chicago, along with [[Brent Sopel]], [[Ben Eager]] and [[Akim Aliu]], to the [[Atlanta Thrashers]] for the [[New Jersey Devils]]' [[Kevin Hayes (ice hockey)|first]] and second round pick in the [[2010 NHL Entry Draft]], [[Marty Reasoner]], [[Joseph Crabb|Joey Crabb]] and [[Jeremy Morin]].<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=532495| title = Hawks deal Byfuglien, Sopel to Thrashers | publisher = [[National Hockey League]] | accessdate = 2010-06-24| date = 2010-06-25}}</ref> The Thrashers moved Byfuglien back to his natural position of defense, although he had experience as a first-line and second-line winger with the Blackhawks, including the Blackhawks' run to the [[Stanley Cup]] in 2010. He became an alternate captain for the Thrashers after a few months into the 2010 season. Byfuglien was selected to his first All-Star Game, along with teammate [[Tobias Enström]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Manasso |first1=John |title=Despite position change, Byfuglien finds stardom |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/despite-position-change-byfuglien-finds-stardom/c-548911 |website=nhl.com |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |date=January 9, 2011}}</ref> In the [[58th National Hockey League All-Star Game|2011 All-Star Game]]'s Skill Competition, his slap shot was clocked at 102.5&nbsp;mph.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Laws |first1=Kenneth |title=The Top 10 Americans in the NHL Today |url=https://thehockeywriters.com/the-top-10-americans-in-the-nhl-today/ |website=thehockeywriters.com |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |date=August 4, 2015 |quote=He was also clocked at 102.5 mph in the slapshot competition in 2011’s All-Star game.}}</ref> A month later, on February 15, 2011, the Thrashers signed Byfuglien to a five-year, $26 million contract extension.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kalan |first1=David |title=Byfuglien signs extension with Atlanta |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/byfuglien-signs-extension-with-atlanta/c-552845 |website=nhl.com |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |date=February 15, 2011}}</ref> He scored 12 goals along with 41 assists during the [[2011–12 NHL season|2011–12 season]] that saw the Thrashers move to [[Winnipeg Jets|Winnipeg]]. Byfuglien appeared in 66 games for the Jets that season and was again invited to the NHL All-Star Game.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dustin Byfuglien 'worthy choice' for 2012 NHL All-Star Game |url=https://nationalpost.com/sports/hockey/nhl/byfuglien-worthy-choice-for-all-star-game |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |publisher=National Post |date=January 13, 2012}}</ref>
-[[File:Dustin Byfuglien Thrash.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Byfuglien with the Thrashers in December 2010]]
-Prior to the 2013–14 NHL season, Byfuglien admitted he changed his fitness regime to work more on stickhandling and puck movement.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Friesen |first1=Paul |title=Slimmed-down Dustin Byfuglien ready for coming NHL season |url=https://winnipegsun.com/2013/09/12/slimmed-down-byfuglien-ready-for-coming-nhl-season/wcm/059375c2-0f9d-4a4d-90b1-bbd946ee0e0e |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |publisher=Winnipeg Sun |date=September 12, 2013}}</ref> That season, Byfuglien recorded a career high 56 points.
+===Atlanta Thrashers / Winnipeg Jets (2010–2020)===
-After being moved back to his natural position, Byfuglien recorded 12 goals and 35 points in 48 games. As a result, he was invited to the [[2015 NHL All-Star Game]] as the Jets sole representative.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wiebe |first1=Ken |title=Winnipeg Jets' Dustin Byfuglien soaking up the atmosphere at NHL all-star game |url=https://winnipegsun.com/2015/01/23/winnipeg-jets-dustin-byfuglien-soaking-up-the-atmosphere-at-nhl-all-star-game/wcm/bfab618d-1a07-443e-86fb-9e1595ceed63 |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |publisher=Winnipeg Sun |date=January 23, 2015}}</ref> On April 2, 2015, Byfuglien was suspended four games for cross-checking [[New York Rangers]] forward [[J. T. Miller]] in the head during a March 31 game.<ref>{{cite web|title=Byfuglien suspended four games for cross-checking|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/byfuglien-suspended-four-games-for-cross-checking/c-761122|website=NHL.com|accessdate=March 19, 2018|date=April 2, 2015}}</ref>
+On June 24, 2010, Byfuglien was traded by Chicago, along with [[Brent Sopel]], [[Ben Eager]] and [[Akim Aliu]], to the [[Atlanta Thrashers]] for the [[New Jersey Devils]]' first ([[Kevin Hayes (ice hockey)|Kevin Hayes]]) and second round pick in the [[2010 NHL Entry Draft]], [[Marty Reasoner]], [[Joseph Crabb|Joey Crabb]] and [[Jeremy Morin]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=532495 | title = Hawks deal Byfuglien, Sopel to Thrashers | publisher = [[National Hockey League]] | access-date = 2010-06-24 | date = 2010-06-25 | archive-date = June 26, 2010 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100626043000/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=532495 | url-status = live }}</ref> The Thrashers moved Byfuglien back to his natural position of defense, although he had experience as a first-line and second-line winger with the Blackhawks, including the Blackhawks' run to the [[Stanley Cup]] in 2010. He became an alternate captain for the Thrashers after a few months into the [[2010–11 NHL season|2010–11]] season. Byfuglien was selected to his first All-Star Game, along with teammate [[Tobias Enström]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Manasso |first1=John |title=Despite position change, Byfuglien finds stardom |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/despite-position-change-byfuglien-finds-stardom/c-548911 |website=nhl.com |access-date=September 22, 2019 |date=January 9, 2011 |archive-date=September 22, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190922053000/https://www.nhl.com/news/despite-position-change-byfuglien-finds-stardom/c-548911 |url-status=live }}</ref> In the [[58th National Hockey League All-Star Game|2011 All-Star Game]]'s Skill Competition, his slap shot was clocked at 102.5&nbsp;mph.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Laws |first1=Kenneth |title=The Top 10 Americans in the NHL Today |url=https://thehockeywriters.com/the-top-10-americans-in-the-nhl-today/ |website=thehockeywriters.com |access-date=September 22, 2019 |date=August 4, 2015 |quote=He was also clocked at 102.5 mph in the slapshot competition in 2011’s All-Star game. |archive-date=September 22, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190922052959/https://thehockeywriters.com/the-top-10-americans-in-the-nhl-today/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On February 15, 2011, the Thrashers signed Byfuglien to a five-year, $26 million contract extension.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kalan |first1=David |title=Byfuglien signs extension with Atlanta |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/byfuglien-signs-extension-with-atlanta/c-552845 |website=nhl.com |access-date=September 22, 2019 |date=February 15, 2011 |archive-date=September 22, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190922052954/https://www.nhl.com/news/byfuglien-signs-extension-with-atlanta/c-552845 |url-status=live }}</ref>
+[[File:Dustin Byfuglien Thrash.jpg|thumb|upright|Byfuglien with the Thrashers in December 2010]]
+He scored 12 goals along with 41 assists during the [[2011–12 NHL season|2011–12 season]] that saw the Thrashers move to [[Winnipeg Jets|Winnipeg]] in the 2011 off-season. Byfuglien appeared in 66 games for the Jets that season and was again invited to the NHL All-Star Game.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dustin Byfuglien 'worthy choice' for 2012 NHL All-Star Game |url=https://nationalpost.com/sports/hockey/nhl/byfuglien-worthy-choice-for-all-star-game |access-date=September 22, 2019 |publisher=National Post |date=January 13, 2012 |archive-date=October 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231019025448/https://nationalpost.com/sports/hockey/nhl/byfuglien-worthy-choice-for-all-star-game |url-status=live }}</ref>
+Prior to the [[2013–14 NHL season|2013–14 season]], Byfuglien admitted he changed his fitness regime to work more on stickhandling and puck movement.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Friesen |first1=Paul |title=Slimmed-down Dustin Byfuglien ready for coming NHL season |url=https://winnipegsun.com/2013/09/12/slimmed-down-byfuglien-ready-for-coming-nhl-season/wcm/059375c2-0f9d-4a4d-90b1-bbd946ee0e0e |access-date=September 22, 2019 |publisher=Winnipeg Sun |date=September 12, 2013 |archive-date=September 22, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190922053002/https://winnipegsun.com/2013/09/12/slimmed-down-byfuglien-ready-for-coming-nhl-season/wcm/059375c2-0f9d-4a4d-90b1-bbd946ee0e0e |url-status=live }}</ref> That season, Byfuglien recorded 20 goals and 36 assists for a career high 56 points in 78 games.
-His All-Star streak continued into the following season, as he was invited to his fourth All-Star game. At the time of his selection, Byfuglien has amassed nine goals and 23 points through 40 games.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Clinton |first1=Mitchell |title=Dustin Byfuglien heading to All-Star Game in Nashville |url=https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/dustin-byfuglien-heading-to-all-star-game-in-nashville/c-44430 |website=nhl.com |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |date=January 6, 2016}}</ref> On February 8, 2016, Byfuglien signed a five-year, $38 million contract extension with the Jets to remain with the team through the 2020–21 season.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Johnston|first1=Mike|title=Jets sign Dustin Byfuglien to five-year contract extension|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/winnipeg-jets-sign-star-defenceman-dustin-byfuglien-to-five-year-contract-extension/|website=Sportsnet.ca|accessdate=March 19, 2018|date=February 8, 2016}}</ref>
-On October 27, 2018, Byfuglien recorded his 500th NHL point in a 2–1 win over the [[Detroit Red Wings]], becoming the 14th player drafted in the eighth round or later to hit 500 points.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wiebe |first1=Ken |title=Byfuglien’s milestone point propels Jets to win over Red Wings |url=https://winnipegsun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/winnipeg-jets/byfugliens-milestone-point-propels-jets-to-win-over-red-wings |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |publisher=Winnipeg Sun |date=October 27, 2018}}</ref> He suffered a lower-body injury in a 3-1 loss to the [[Minnesota Wild]] in December 2018 and was expected to miss at least 10 games.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Billeck |first1=Scott |title=Byfuglien out for Jets until after All-Star Weekend |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/dustin-byfuglien-injured-out-after-nhl-all-star-weekend/c-303382268 |website=nhl.com |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |date=December 31, 2018}}</ref> Byfuglien eventually returned in February only to be re-injured again.<ref>{{cite web |title=Byfuglien out at least three games for Jets with lower-body injury |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/jets-defenseman-dustin-byfuglien-sidelined-with-injury/c-304993644 |website=nhl.com |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |date=February 19, 2019}}</ref> Despite this setback, the Jets qualified for the [[2019 Stanley Cup playoffs]], where he averaged over 25 minutes per game and recorded 8 points in 6 games.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Goethals |first1=Ryan |title=Jets Report Cards 2018-19: Dustin Byfuglien |url=https://thehockeywriters.com/winnipeg-jets-2018-19-review-byfuglien/ |website=thehockeywriters.com |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |date=August 29, 2019}}</ref>
+After being moved back to his natural position, Byfuglien recorded 12 goals and 35 points in 48 games to start the [[2014–15 NHL season|2014–15 season]]. As a result, he was invited to the [[2015 NHL All-Star Game]] as the Jets sole representative.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wiebe |first1=Ken |title=Winnipeg Jets' Dustin Byfuglien soaking up the atmosphere at NHL all-star game |url=https://winnipegsun.com/2015/01/23/winnipeg-jets-dustin-byfuglien-soaking-up-the-atmosphere-at-nhl-all-star-game/wcm/bfab618d-1a07-443e-86fb-9e1595ceed63 |access-date=September 22, 2019 |publisher=Winnipeg Sun |date=January 23, 2015 |archive-date=September 22, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190922053647/https://winnipegsun.com/2015/01/23/winnipeg-jets-dustin-byfuglien-soaking-up-the-atmosphere-at-nhl-all-star-game/wcm/bfab618d-1a07-443e-86fb-9e1595ceed63 |url-status=live }}</ref> On April 2, 2015, Byfuglien was suspended four games for cross-checking [[New York Rangers]] forward [[J. T. Miller]] in the head during a March 31 game.<ref>{{cite web|title=Byfuglien suspended four games for cross-checking|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/byfuglien-suspended-four-games-for-cross-checking/c-761122|website=NHL.com|access-date=March 19, 2018|date=April 2, 2015|archive-date=March 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180320043946/https://www.nhl.com/news/byfuglien-suspended-four-games-for-cross-checking/c-761122|url-status=live}}</ref>
+His All-Star streak continued into the following season, as he was invited to his fourth All-Star game. At the time of his selection, Byfuglien has amassed nine goals and 23 points through 40 games.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Clinton |first1=Mitchell |title=Dustin Byfuglien heading to All-Star Game in Nashville |url=https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/dustin-byfuglien-heading-to-all-star-game-in-nashville/c-44430 |website=nhl.com |access-date=September 22, 2019 |date=January 6, 2016 |archive-date=September 22, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190922053647/https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/dustin-byfuglien-heading-to-all-star-game-in-nashville/c-44430 |url-status=live }}</ref> On February 8, 2016, Byfuglien signed a five-year, $38 million contract extension with the Jets to remain with the team through the 2020–21 season.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Johnston|first1=Mike|title=Jets sign Dustin Byfuglien to five-year contract extension|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/winnipeg-jets-sign-star-defenceman-dustin-byfuglien-to-five-year-contract-extension/|website=Sportsnet.ca|access-date=March 19, 2018|date=February 8, 2016|archive-date=March 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310023202/https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/winnipeg-jets-sign-star-defenceman-dustin-byfuglien-to-five-year-contract-extension/|url-status=live}}</ref>
-On September 13, 2019, he was granted an indefinite personal leave of absence by the Winnipeg Jets.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nhl/news/winnipeg-jets-grant-dustin-byfuglien-personal-leave-absence/1945kmcoxkyqx14qmd4tcd0uyp|title=Winnipeg Jets grant Dustin Byfuglien personal leave of absence|date=2019-09-13|accessdate=2019-09-13|publisher=The Sporting News}}</ref> However, he was later suspended by the Jets for not returning to training camp, though later reports indicated this was for salary cap relief.<ref>{{cite web |title=Byfuglien suspended by Jets for not being at camp: report |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/jets-byfuglien-suspended-for-not-being-at-camp/c-309371556 |website=nhl.com |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |date=September 21, 2019}}</ref> He underwent surgery for a high ankle sprain in late October, 2019, without direct involvement of the team. <ref>{{cite web |title=Winnipeg Jets say absent Dustin Byfuglien had ankle surgery, with team not 'directly involved' in decision |url=https://winnipegsun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/winnipeg-jets/jets-byfuglien-goes-under-the-knife |website=usatoday.com |accessdate=November 25, 2019 |date=October 31, 2019}}</ref>
+[[File:Dustin Byfuglien - Winnipeg Jets.jpg|thumb|175px|left|Byfuglien with the Jets in February 2013]]
+On October 27, 2018, Byfuglien recorded his 500th NHL point in a 2–1 win over the [[Detroit Red Wings]], becoming the 14th player drafted in the eighth round or later to hit 500 points.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wiebe |first1=Ken |title=Byfuglien's milestone point propels Jets to win over Red Wings |url=https://winnipegsun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/winnipeg-jets/byfugliens-milestone-point-propels-jets-to-win-over-red-wings |access-date=September 22, 2019 |publisher=Winnipeg Sun |date=October 27, 2018 |archive-date=September 22, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190922053001/https://winnipegsun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/winnipeg-jets/byfugliens-milestone-point-propels-jets-to-win-over-red-wings |url-status=live }}</ref> He suffered a lower-body injury in a 3–1 loss to the [[Minnesota Wild]] on December 27, 2018, and was expected to miss at least 10 games.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Billeck |first1=Scott |title=Byfuglien out for Jets until after All-Star Weekend |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/dustin-byfuglien-injured-out-after-nhl-all-star-weekend/c-303382268 |website=nhl.com |access-date=September 22, 2019 |date=December 31, 2018 |archive-date=September 22, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190922052958/https://www.nhl.com/news/dustin-byfuglien-injured-out-after-nhl-all-star-weekend/c-303382268 |url-status=live }}</ref> Byfuglien eventually returned on February 7, 2019, after missing all of the month of January only to be re-injured again a week later with a lower body injury.<ref>{{cite web |title=Byfuglien out at least three games for Jets with lower-body injury |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/jets-defenseman-dustin-byfuglien-sidelined-with-injury/c-304993644 |website=nhl.com |access-date=September 22, 2019 |date=February 19, 2019 |archive-date=September 22, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190922052955/https://www.nhl.com/news/jets-defenseman-dustin-byfuglien-sidelined-with-injury/c-304993644 |url-status=live }}</ref> Despite this setback, Byfiglien returned to the Jets lineup on March 30, 2019, and eventually ended the [[2018-19 NHL season|2018–19 season]] by leading the team in penalty minutes with 69 and the Jets qualified for the [[2019 Stanley Cup playoffs|2019 playoffs]], where he averaged over 25 minutes per game and recorded 8 points in 6 games.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Goethals |first1=Ryan |title=Jets Report Cards 2018-19: Dustin Byfuglien |url=https://thehockeywriters.com/winnipeg-jets-2018-19-review-byfuglien/ |website=thehockeywriters.com |access-date=September 22, 2019 |date=August 29, 2019 |archive-date=September 22, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190922052956/https://thehockeywriters.com/winnipeg-jets-2018-19-review-byfuglien/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
+On September 13, 2019, less than three weeks before the [[2019-20 NHL season|2019–20 season]] started, he was granted an indefinite personal leave of absence by the Jets.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nhl/news/winnipeg-jets-grant-dustin-byfuglien-personal-leave-absence/1945kmcoxkyqx14qmd4tcd0uyp|title=Winnipeg Jets grant Dustin Byfuglien personal leave of absence|date=2019-09-13|access-date=2019-09-13|publisher=The Sporting News|archive-date=October 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191009122416/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nhl/news/winnipeg-jets-grant-dustin-byfuglien-personal-leave-absence/1945kmcoxkyqx14qmd4tcd0uyp|url-status=live}}</ref> However, he was later suspended by the Jets for not returning to training camp, though later reports indicated this was for salary cap relief.<ref>{{cite web |title=Byfuglien suspended by Jets for not being at camp: report |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/jets-byfuglien-suspended-for-not-being-at-camp/c-309371556 |website=nhl.com |access-date=September 22, 2019 |date=September 21, 2019 |archive-date=September 22, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190922021747/https://www.nhl.com/news/jets-byfuglien-suspended-for-not-being-at-camp/c-309371556 |url-status=live }}</ref> He underwent surgery for a high ankle sprain in late October 2019, without direct involvement of the team.<ref>{{cite web |title=Winnipeg Jets say absent Dustin Byfuglien had ankle surgery, with team not 'directly involved' in decision |url=https://winnipegsun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/winnipeg-jets/jets-byfuglien-goes-under-the-knife |website=usatoday.com |access-date=November 25, 2019 |date=October 31, 2019 |archive-date=December 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207045627/https://winnipegsun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/winnipeg-jets/jets-byfuglien-goes-under-the-knife |url-status=live }}</ref>
+On February 24, 2020, the Jets announced that Byfuglien would not return for the remainder of the season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Byfuglien won't play this season |date=February 24, 2020 |url=https://www.tsn.ca/jets-don-t-deal-byfuglien-at-deadline-with-defenceman-poised-to-sit-out-season-1.1448108 |access-date=28 February 2020 |archive-date=February 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200228220409/https://www.tsn.ca/jets-don-t-deal-byfuglien-at-deadline-with-defenceman-poised-to-sit-out-season-1.1448108 |url-status=live }}</ref> On April 17, shortly into the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the Jets and Byfuglien mutually agreed to a contract termination.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Campbell |first1=Tim |title=Byfuglien, Jets agree to terminate contract |url=https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/dustin-byfuglien-winnipeg-agree-to-terminate-deal/c-316649738 |website=NHL.com |access-date=April 17, 2020 |date=April 17, 2020 |archive-date=October 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231019025449/https://www.nhl.com/errors/not-found |url-status=live }}</ref>
 == Personal life ==
-Byfuglien is an avid fisherman, and competed in the 2011 [[Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship]] on [[Rainy Lake]].  On August 31, 2011, Byfuglien was arrested on [[Lake Minnetonka]] and booked on suspicion of boating while intoxicated.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.startribune.com/local/128883138.html | title = Byfuglien arrested on Boating incident | work = [[Minnesota Star Tribune]] | date = 2011-08-31 | accessdate = 2011-08-31}}</ref> Byfuglien pled guilty, and was sentenced to two days of community service on July 23, 2012.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/07/23/jets-byfuglien-pleads-to-careless-boating-charge/ | title = Jets' Byfuglien pleads to careless boating charge | publisher = [[CBS Sports]] | date = 2012-07-23 | accessdate = 2012-07-23}}</ref>
+On August 31, 2011, Byfuglien was arrested on [[Lake Minnetonka]] and booked on suspicion of boating while intoxicated.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.startribune.com/local/128883138.html | title = Byfuglien arrested on Boating incident | work = [[Minnesota Star Tribune]] | date = 2011-08-31 | access-date = 2011-08-31 | archive-date = January 12, 2015 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150112181210/http://www.startribune.com/local/128883138.html | url-status = live }}</ref> Byfuglien pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to two days of community service on July 23, 2012.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/07/23/jets-byfuglien-pleads-to-careless-boating-charge/ | title = Jets' Byfuglien pleads to careless boating charge | work = [[CBS Sports]] | date = 2012-07-23 | access-date = 2012-07-23 | archive-date = July 13, 2015 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150713175408/http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/07/23/jets-byfuglien-pleads-to-careless-boating-charge/ | url-status = live }}</ref>
+Byfuglien is an avid fisherman, and competed in the 2011 [[Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship]] on [[Rainy Lake]]. He embraced his passion for fishing after retiring from the NHL and became a pro fisher.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.classicbass.com/anglers/dustin-byfuglien/ | title=Dustin Byfuglien }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Baily |first=Jonathan |url=https://phillyhockeynow.com/2023/11/26/philadelphia-flyers-daily-adam-fox-injury-update-ex-nhl-all-star-becomes-pro-fisherman-dustin-byfuglien/ |title=Flyers Daily: Adam Fox Injury Update, Ex-NHL All-Star Becomes Pro Fisherman |work=Philly Hockey Now |date=November 26, 2023 |accessdate=November 26, 2023 }}</ref>
-Byfuglien and his wife, Emily, have three children.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/Jets-welcome-baby-Buff-136385158.html | title = Jets welcome baby Buff | work = [[Winnipeg Free Press]] | date = 2011-12-28 | accessdate = 2011-12-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://m.winnipegsun.com/2015/10/08/jets-d-dustin-byfuglien-all-about-new-beginnings-as-season-gets-underway | title = Jets D Dustin Byfuglien all about new beginnings as season gets underway | publisher = "[[Winnipeg Sun]]" | date = 2015-10-08 | accessdate = 2016-02-04}}</ref> All of the couple's children were born in [[Winnipeg]].
+Byfuglien and his wife, Emily, have three children.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/Jets-welcome-baby-Buff-136385158.html | title = Jets welcome baby Buff | work = [[Winnipeg Free Press]] | date = 2011-12-28 | access-date = 2011-12-29 | archive-date = January 12, 2015 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150112181529/http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/Jets-welcome-baby-Buff-136385158.html | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://m.winnipegsun.com/2015/10/08/jets-d-dustin-byfuglien-all-about-new-beginnings-as-season-gets-underway | title = Jets D Dustin Byfuglien all about new beginnings as season gets underway | work = [[Winnipeg Sun]] | date = 2015-10-08 | access-date = 2016-02-04 | archive-date = October 19, 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20231019025452/https://winnipegsun.com/2015/10/08/jets-d-dustin-byfuglien-all-about-new-beginnings-as-season-gets-underway | url-status = live }}</ref> All of the couple's children were born in [[Winnipeg]].
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-|[[Stanley Cup]] (Chicago Blackhawks)
+|-
-|[[2010 Stanley Cup Finals|2010]]
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+| [[2010 Stanley Cup Finals|2010]]
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-|[[NHL All-Star Game]]
+| [[NHL All-Star Game]]
-|[[2011 NHL All-Star Game|2011]], [[2012 NHL All-Star Game|2012*]], [[2015 NHL All-Star Game|2015]], [[2016 NHL All-Star Game|2016]]
+| [[2011 NHL All-Star Game|2011]], [[2012 NHL All-Star Game|2012*]], [[2015 NHL All-Star Game|2015]], [[2016 NHL All-Star Game|2016]]
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-* [http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=384792&src=149 Before Hawks star hit it big, he got his start in DuPage]
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