Dec 11, 2017
Maurice: Jets D Byfuglien week-to-week
The Winnipeg Jets have labelled defenceman Dustin Byfuglien as week-to-week due to a lower-body injury. Jets head coach Paul Maurice said he is hoping the veteran defender can return shortly after Christmas.
TSN.ca Staff
The Winnipeg Jets have labelled defenceman Dustin Byfuglien as week-to-week due to a lower-body injury.
Jets head coach Paul Maurice said he is hoping the veteran defender can return shortly after Christmas.
The 32-year-old is believed to have been injured during Saturday's loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, when he logged a season-low 16:54 of ice time.
In 28 games this season, Byfuglien owns 15 assists and a plus-4 rating.
TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger points out Byfuglien's injury will provide an opportunity for rookie Tucker Poolman. Poolman, a fifth-round pick in 2013, owns a minus-1 rating in three games with the Jets this season.