Just heard on the radio about this.  That would be a huge blow to the Jets.  I would speculate that the off-season rumours of ruffled feathers in the dressing room might ring true and this may have affected Byfuglien himself.

If he does retire that leaves a major hole on the defence.  You don't just simply replace him.

10 minutes ago, MrFreakzilla said:

Let him go, if he doesn't want to play then wish him luck. The ex gf rarely comes back no matter if you think there's a chance.

What do you mean, "let him go"? He makes his own decision. 

I mean stop talking about him and constantly wondering if he will or won't come back. Hoping won't make it so

6 hours ago, MrFreakzilla said:

I mean stop talking about him and constantly wondering if he will or won't come back. Hoping won't make it so

You don’t think it’s a newsworthy topic?

Well we made it through the weekend with the Jets not claiming another D man off waivers.

39 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Well we made it through the weekend with the Jets not claiming another D man off waivers.

Yet.

 

More,

 

From binging the internet recovery is couple weeks to couple months.

 

1 hour ago, The Unknown Poster said:

More,

 

I fully believe that Buff would help the team by going on suspended leave eather than just collect a paycheque... 

If I put on my conspiracy hat I’d say it sounds like the team and Buff has different ideas on how to proceed with his injury.  
 

Definitely more to the story.  Him choosing to leave before camp and get suspended rather then go on IR and get paid. Having surgery now rather then two months ago.  Weird. 

Buff's house has sold.

 

 

But, he may be building something new south of the perimeter. 

Edited October 31, 20196 yr by JCon

1 hour ago, JCon said:

Buff's house has sold.

 

 

But, he may be building something new south of the perimeter. 

Where did you hear about the 'building something new'?

Just now, BomberBall said:

Where did you hear about the 'building something new'?

I'm a very good stalker. 

 

 

EDIT: It's just a rumour that he bought land south of the perimeter, along St Mary's. As soon as I see my journalist source, they'll be able to confirm this.

 

That being said, it would surprise me greatly if Buff were to sell his house right now even if he was leaning towards retiring. It's too soon. He would likely wait until next year to do it. I think this is just a coincidence. 

Edited October 31, 20196 yr by JCon

46 minutes ago, JCon said:

I'm a very good stalker. 

 

 

EDIT: It's just a rumour that he bought land south of the perimeter, along St Mary's. As soon as I see my journalist source, they'll be able to confirm this.

 

That being said, it would surprise me greatly if Buff were to sell his house right now even if he was leaning towards retiring. It's too soon. He would likely wait until next year to do it. I think this is just a coincidence. 

Well, he has school age kids, right?  So either they're here for school or they arent.  If he sold his house, one would presume he's not planning on living here (at least short term if he's building something new).  He *was* here (we know from the Earls pics).

The spin seems to be this surgery means he's not coming back this year OR it means he's fixing an injury so he *can* potentially come back this year.

this is sort of random and mildly off topic, but I've always been curious what part of Winnipeg is "enough" for NHL players with NHL money. I know Chipman has property along Roblin West (kinda out by Shelmardines and Breezy Bend) and there's some really nice places out that way, backing on to the river......but south of the perimeter makes a lot of sense, too.

3 minutes ago, Noeller said:

this is sort of random and mildly off topic, but I've always been curious what part of Winnipeg is "enough" for NHL players with NHL money. I know Chipman has property along Roblin West (kinda out by Shelmardines and Breezy Bend) and there's some really nice places out that way, backing on to the river......but south of the perimeter makes a lot of sense, too.

Didnt several players get homes in Waverly West?   Kane had a condo on...Wellington?  Ladd was living in Towes condo on Snow (I think its Snow, behind Victoria Hsp).

2 minutes ago, Noeller said:

this is sort of random and mildly off topic, but I've always been curious what part of Winnipeg is "enough" for NHL players with NHL money. I know Chipman has property along Roblin West (kinda out by Shelmardines and Breezy Bend) and there's some really nice places out that way, backing on to the river......but south of the perimeter makes a lot of sense, too.

Pritchard Farms is popular. Wheeler lives in Royalwood. The newer end of Tuxedo has some really big places on fake lakes. I know a couple have rented in Van Hull. 

I think, if you're settling in Winnipeg for a bit, you buy something in town, in a quiet enough neighbourhood with good schools. You're probably not spending the off-season (after school ends) at that house anyhow. 

 

Grant Clitsome lived near Fraser's Grove in EK. East St Paul and Bridgewater be popular

The surgery frees up cap space. Four months of recovery so now jets know buff isn’t coming back til at least March.   
 

Gives them a lot of space if they want to make a deal for a D man. 

 

Jets don't seem to be overly impressed with this situation. Sounds like he was thinking about doing it, and told them he was thinking about it, but never told them when he actually decided and then did it. I can understand that. Still, I feel like him freeing up cap space is a good thing. He's a write-off for this year and at best he can look at coming back to camp next fall, if he feels up to it.

Also begs question if it didnt heal by the middle of summer....

I guess what I'm curious about, and I probably missed it somewhere on the worldwide web, buy what top 6 dman are on the block right now we could make a trade pitch for?

4 minutes ago, HardCoreBlue said:

I guess what I'm curious about, and I probably missed it somewhere on the worldwide web, buy what top 6 dman are on the block right now we could make a trade pitch for?

Everyone is signed. Only unsigned is Phaneuf.