Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Dustin Byfuglien
If you have ever been to a Thrashers game you've probably heard the name Dustin Byfuglien. He is the Thrashers second highest scoring player, and also one of their best defencemen. He is the second highest scoring defencemen in the entire NHL. The Thrashers got him and three of our other star players from the Chicago Blackhawks (Andrew Ladd, Brent Sopel, and Ben Eager). After winning the Stanley Cup in the 2009-10 season they were way over the salary cap and had to get rid of many of their player, so we got some of our star players for nothing! Byfuglien was originally signed temporarily, but after how well he has been doing he was recently signed to a new multi-year contract with us. “Dustin has emerged into an elite player this season and been invaluable as a leader both on and off the ice," says Thrashers General Manager Dudley right after signing Byfuglien. "It was a priority to sign him and we’re looking forward to witnessing his All-Star caliber play for many years to come." Byfuglien is by far my favourite player on the Atlanta Thrashers, and one of my top favourites in the NHL right now and I'm very pleased his contract was extended.
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Actually I've never heard that name before, but his last name is pretty cool. Judging by what people say about him he must be a pretty good player. I probably saw him at that Thrashers game we went to. I hope the Thrashers don't go to Canada, then we wouldn't have a hockey team!
ReplyDeletei love your blog! the thrashers are my favorite hockey team. i think its awesome how good they are at hockey. its quite impressive. dustin is amazing at hockey and i wish i were as good as him! but good job on your blog! people love it(: its really interesting.
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