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Dustin Byfuglien

Atlanta Thrashers

1985/03/27 25

6-3 246

Minneapolis, MN, USA

5

the Chicago Blackhawks in 2003 (8th round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Blackhawks 82 17 17 34 -7 94 6 0 3 0 211

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is built like an NFL linebacker, which can be an intimidating site for opponents. Owns underrated puck skills and a big shot from his blue-line days.
Flaws
  • Must continue to work on his agility, skating and consistency. Could also use a little more sandpaper in his game in order to make an even bigger impact.
Career Potential
  • Quality power forward.
  • Awards2009Stanley Cup2006AHL - Second All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

June 24, 2010 Acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks.
November 28, 2008 Missed 2 games (undisclosed).
November 22, 2008 Undisclosed, day-to-day.
May 21, 2008 Re-signed by the Chicago Blackhawks.
November 3, 2007 Recalled from Norfolk (AHL).
October 3, 2007 Assigned to Rokford (AHL).
April 6, 2007 Assigned to Norfolk (AHL).
April 5, 2007 Recalled from Norfolk (AHL).
April 4, 2007 Assigned to Norfolk (AHL).
April 2, 2007 Recalled from Norfolk (AHL).
March 21, 2007 Assigned to Norfolk (AHL).
March 20, 2007 Recalled from Norfolk (AHL).
January 21, 2007 Assigned to Norfolk (AHL).
January 6, 2007 Recalled from Norfolk (AHL).
October 1, 2006 Assigned to Norfolk (AHL).
February 27, 2006 Recalled from Norfolk (AHL).
September 24, 2005 Assigned to Norfolk (AHL).
July 28, 2005 Signed by the Chicago Blackhawks to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Trades

June 24, 2010 Chicago Blackhawks traded Dustin Byfuglien, Ben Eager, Brent Sopel and Akim Aliu to the Atlanta Thrashers for Marty Reasoner, Jeremy Morin, Joey Crabb, a 1st and a 2nd round selection in 2010.
June 22, 2003 Drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 8th round (245th overall) in 2003.

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