Contract Termination: [WPG] Byfuglien with the Jets (mod warning OP)

[rent free]

Mod warning, stay on topic Buff contract termination........this isn't a weightwatchers thread.

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[Tasteless Beaver]

He looks like he's 100% done and hasn't done any physical activity in a long time. He's going to enjoy his retirement, and it's well-earned. The league won't see a player like him for a long time.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

As a Jets fan, this has caused me some angst.

I hope now that this is official, we will at least find out what really happened here. This is such an unusual story, the way it played out.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

I see some people are quick to judge what happened here and questioning his work ethic.

The guy was a beast plain and simple and people need to respect his decision as to what happened here

 

[BrindamoursNose]

Very curious to see what comes out of this eventually. Odd situation.

 

[Mike Jones]

Just curious - why didn't he just retire? Does this termination mean that he may want to try out with someone else in the future?

 

[GoJetsGo55]

Glad that it's over in the sense that the front office doesn't have it hanging over all their decisions going forward.

Miserable because we didn't get to give this one of a kind beauty a proper sendoff.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

He would be a good fit with the leafs assuming he doesn't try and swing for the most expensive contract.

Hypothetically speaking, if Buff and the leafs reached a deal that worked, would they rather him as a RHD, or a big bodied power forward that can keep up with the play ?

 

[Kranix]

Very unique player.

 

[Tasteless Beaver]

He would be a good fit with the leafs assuming he doesn't try and swing for the most expensive contract.

Hypothetically speaking, if Buff and the leafs reached a deal that worked, would they rather him as a RHD, or a big bodied power forward that can keep up with the play ?

If he hated the media in Winnipeg, he would never play in Toronto. He let $15 million go because he didn't want to play NHL hockey anymore, he's not coming back.

 

[rent free]

He would be a good fit with the leafs assuming he doesn't try and swing for the most expensive contract.

Hypothetically speaking, if Buff and the leafs reached a deal that worked, would they rather him as a RHD, or a big bodied power forward that can keep up with the play ?

hypothetically speaking, he should play defense for the leafs (if he signed with them), but who knows what would happen

 

[Kranix]

He would be a good fit with the leafs assuming he doesn't try and swing for the most expensive contract.

Hypothetically speaking, if Buff and the leafs reached a deal that worked, would they rather him as a RHD, or a big bodied power forward that can keep up with the play ?

He's 35, yuge, and having injury issues. He's done.

 

[Just Linda]

Still weird to me that it's a contract termination and not a retirement.

 

[jetsforever]

Very strange and sad situation, I still can't figure out why this is happening
Buff was my favourite player for a few years and I'll definitely miss him on the team (and probably the league, retirement seems likely)
He was a unique player for sure

 

[Kranix]

We're gonna realize we took Big buff for granted.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

Amazing athlete who didn’t care about taking care of his body or his team. Could have been a great dman but was too lazy to realize his full potential or maximize his athleticism.

Could have been a great DMan???

Was a great DMan. For what, 10 yrs?

 

[Pure Slaughter Value]

Still weird to me that it's a contract termination and not a retirement.

Guessing he is cleared to play so retiring voluntarily would cause him to void his contract and not receive any insurance money? I mean, I would understand that. I'd rather have the Jets buy me out at 50% than losing 100% (not saying that are the terms of the agreement, I have no clue).

 

[JetsWillFly4Ever]

Guessing he is cleared to play so retiring voluntarily would cause him to void his contract and not receive any insurance money? I mean, I would understand that. I'd rather have the Jets buy me out at 50% than losing 100% (not saying that are the terms of the agreement, I have no clue).

He's getting 0 dollars from the Jets. Walked away from 14 million (per Frank Seravalli on twitter).

 

[Hunter368]

Sounds like no cap hit next year.......the Jets are looking great cap wise next year, great spot to be in.

 

[PensPlz]

My favorite Buff moment. Just so many little things. The play itself. Downie's hesitation to jump on Byfuglien. I can't tell if Bortuzzo is out of breath or is busting up laughing. I like to think the latter.

Hope he still wants to play and lands a gig.

 

[Legion34]

Sounds like no cap hit next year.......the Jets are looking great cap wise next year, great spot to be in.

And it looks like he took 0 dollars? Is that right? Crazy for him. Why not just retire?

 

[Hunter368]

And it looks like he took 0 dollars? Is that right? Crazy for him. Why not just retire?

Great news for the Jets.......zero payment, zero cap hit next year. Worked out great for the Jets.......as good as it could anyways.

 

[Legion34]

Great news for the Jets.......zero payment, zero cap hit next year. Worked out great for the Jets.......as good as it could anyways.

it did. I didn’t realize that they couldn’t use his hit this past year though. Kind of boned them for this year.

I guess he still wants to play? Otherwise why not retire?

 

[Hunter368]

it did. I didn’t realize that they couldn’t use his hit this past year though. Kind of boned them for this year.

I guess he still wants to play? Otherwise why not retire?

That's why Jets fans kept telling other fans we can't make any trades until it was resolved b/c we don't know how it would be resolved......so yes the Jets restructured their cap this year and took a step back........next year some other teams will be taking steps back and Jets will be stepping forward. Normal cycle in cap era in a way.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

who gives a shit how he looks? He's a hockey player, not a model. The only that that matters is his play on the ice, which was at an extremely high level. That doesn't happen if you aren't in good shape. It's just like with Kessel having a chubby face, and people pretending it means he's not an elite athlete

 

[Spazkat]

He would be a good fit with the leafs assuming he doesn't try and swing for the most expensive contract.

Hypothetically speaking, if Buff and the leafs reached a deal that worked, would they rather him as a RHD, or a big bodied power forward that can keep up with the play ?

I'm pretty sure they guy who spent his whole career trying to avoid the spotlight off the ice isn't going to be in a hurry to sign a super cheap contract to play in Leafland where the press can write articles daily about what he's had for breakfast.

That said, I hope he does come back and play for someone... I adore this guy