Dustin Byfuglien

Dustin Byfuglien was a defenceman and right winger who played 869 NHL games for Chicago, Atlanta and Winnipeg, switching between the blue line and the wing throughout. Byfuglien won the Stanley Cup with Chicago in 2010, moved up to forward for that playoff run and camped in front of Roberto Luongo through the Vancouver series. Byfuglien last appeared in the 2018-19 season, had the remainder of the Winnipeg contract terminated by mutual agreement in April 2020, and now fishes competitive bass tournaments.

Position	Defence and right wing
Born	27 March 1985, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Drafted	245th overall, 2003, by Chicago
NHL teams	Chicago, Atlanta, Winnipeg
NHL career	869 GP, 177 G, 525 P
Honours	Stanley Cup 2010; All-Star Game 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2016
Known for	Playing both defence and forward at a high level, and a 102.5 mph slap shot at the 2011 hardest-shot contest
Now	Competitive bass fishing, including the Kenora Bass International

Where is Dustin Byfuglien now? Six years after he walked away from $14 million

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When Big Buff scored the craziest penalty goal, his teammate says it’s the greatest he’s ever seen

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Dustin Byfuglien has left hockey completely, here’s Big Buff’s new life after his sudden retirement at 35

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Dustin Byfuglien’s monster hit spurs controversy

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Dustin Byfuglien Destroys Joel Eriksson EK With a Huge Hit!

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