Injury Report: Dustin Byfuglien (Warning in OP)

[Edgar Halliwax]

It can be legit if the injury in the summer can be shown to be due to a weakening of the ankle, whether or not it showed up in the physicals. That might be the angle NHLPA is taking. I doubt Buff cares too much.

Whether or not Buff "cares too much" - I'd suspect that others close to him, with a vested interest in the $$$, care very much. And if he aggravated something in the off-season, he should have notified the club, get it dealt with (i.e. surgery) and get paid. He didn't do that.

 

[Gil Fisher]

Whether or not Buff "cares too much" - I'd suspect that others close to him, with a vested interest in the $$$, care very much.

Maybe (agent), probaby not his wife though, if that's what you're implying.

 

[Edgar Halliwax]

Maybe (agent), probaby not his wife though, if that's what you're implying.

Not implying anyone in particular, this is just messed up. And it could affect the team if it drags on - that's what really has me mad about this. Curious, are you guys and gals OK with this?

 

[surixon]

Well at least this saga will come to an end one way or another. Anyone know how long these proceedings usually take?

 

[abax44]

I'm indifferent with this until I know what's actually going on. Then I'll form an opinion.

 

[Gil Fisher]

Not implying anyone in particular, this is just messed up. And it could affect the team if it drags on - that's what really has me mad about this. Curious, are you guys and gals OK with this?

Yeah. I think he wants to retire; i think the NHLPA is working to see if he's entitled to any more of his contract. But even if they say the suspension is invalid, he's got to show up for rehab or be suspended again, no??

 

[tbcwpg]

This is a league vs the PA situation, not a Buff vs the Jets situation. His time here is not tarnished to me l.

 

[Edgar Halliwax]

Yeah. I think he wants to retire; i think the NHLPA is working to see if he's entitled to any more of his contract. But even if they say the suspension is invalid, he's got to show up for rehab or be suspended again, no??

I agree. I believe he has no desire to continue playing. And I believe that his camp is going to try to squeeze anything they can from the Jets/NHL. If that wasn't the case, why the grievance today? Does anyone have a better or more plausible explanation?

 

[thrashtoast]

Keep in mind too that the Jets recent performance has likely killed any negotiating leverage he has. Also I did some back of the envelope analysis and the Jets record over the past couple of years with him out of the lineup is better than him in it. IMHO this team is but better off without him (as unique and talented as a player he is)

 

[tbcwpg]

I agree. I believe he has no desire to continue playing. And I believe that his camp is going to try to squeeze anything they can from the Jets/NHL. If that wasn't the case, why the grievance today? Does anyone have a better or more plausible explanation?

Grievances can be withdrawn. Better to keep your right to grieve and withdraw, then not do it at all. Today was the deadline to file.

 

[Jetfaninflorida]

An complex injury issue like this is seldom black or white. The truth and the resolution is usually somewhere in the middle. I am not convinced that Buf and or his representatives are just trying to screw the Jets. I believe a scenario will come to light where a plausable argument/explanation for the situation around this grievance will be made.

 

[purdy44]

This is a league vs the PA situation, not a Buff vs the Jets situation. His time here is not tarnished to me l.

I unfortunately disagree. Love the guy, but my gut tells me this is quickly turning into a Kawhi vs San Antonio situation.

I'm also lactose intolerant and currently eating poutine, so my gut might be throwing mixed signals at me.

 

[Edgar Halliwax]

An complex injury issue like this is seldom black or white. The truth and the resolution is usually somewhere in the middle. I am not convinced that Buf and or his representatives are just trying to screw the Jets. I believe a scenario will come to light where a plausable argument/explanation for the situation around this grievance will be made.

Hope you’re right, but I don’t see it. Guess time will tell.

 

[Arthur Fonzarelli]

My understanding is the Jets doctors and Buff signed off on the end of season medicals so I don't believe there would be any off season monitoring unless Buff came forward with an injury concern.

Not a word was said once about Byfuglien having a broken bone in his foot.

The club was entirely silent on the matter throughout the regular season and the playoffs.

Every knew he HAD been concussed and that he HAD taken time off twice due to ankle injuries.

So it's no wonder at season's end all this was signed off on. Concussion symptoms were clearly gone and his high ankle sprain would likely heal on its own after a summers rest.

Fast forward to Byfuglien travelling to Minnesota where its revealed he has a "micro fracture" which required surgery. The news media goes about their day thinking that this is the first mention of it with some going as far as to call Byfuglien a cheat and a liar.

But then Aavco Cup tweeted out what everyone else missed...that last April Maurice, while being questioned about Ehlers, stated Byfugliens was also playing with "a micro fracture."

An easy miss as it's stated literally in a fraction of a second and something the organization likely thought no one was aware of. Watch that passing comment become the key point in all this.

 

[KingBogo]

Not a word was said once about Byfuglien having a broken bone in his foot.

The club was entirely silent on the matter throughout the regular season and the playoffs.

Every knew he HAD been concussed and that he HAD taken time off twice due to ankle injuries.

So it's no wonder at season's end all this was signed off on. Concussion symptoms were clearly gone and his high ankle sprain would likely heal on its own after a summers rest.

Fast forward to Byfuglien travelling to Minnesota where its revealed he has a "micro fracture" which required surgery. The news media goes about their day thinking that this is the first mention of it with some going as far as to call Byfuglien a cheat and a liar.

But then Aavco Cup tweeted out what everyone else missed...that last April Maurice, while being questioned about Ehlers, stated Byfugliens was also playing with "a micro fracture."

An easy miss as it's stated literally in a fraction of a second and something the organization likely thought no one was aware of. Watch that passing comment become the key point in all this.

Interesting point. I wonder if there is then a piece where Buff signed off on/declined further care that the team had directed.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

 

[GeorgeJETson]

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Who would be ordering manure in November?

 

[sting13]

Not a word was said once about Byfuglien having a broken bone in his foot.

The club was entirely silent on the matter throughout the regular season and the playoffs.

Every knew he HAD been concussed and that he HAD taken time off twice due to ankle injuries.

So it's no wonder at season's end all this was signed off on. Concussion symptoms were clearly gone and his high ankle sprain would likely heal on its own after a summers rest.

Fast forward to Byfuglien travelling to Minnesota where its revealed he has a "micro fracture" which required surgery. The news media goes about their day thinking that this is the first mention of it with some going as far as to call Byfuglien a cheat and a liar.

But then Aavco Cup tweeted out what everyone else missed...that last April Maurice, while being questioned about Ehlers, stated Byfugliens was also playing with "a micro fracture."

An easy miss as it's stated literally in a fraction of a second and something the organization likely thought no one was aware of. Watch that passing comment become the key point in all this.

The big issue is he had all of May, June, July, August, September and now October and November to deal with a micro injury. That is something that could have been taking care of long time a go.

 

[LucianoBorsato]

Who would be ordering manure in November?

Sipowicz?

 

[MelikeJets]

"Nothing sinister "

 

[Guardian17]

Part of me thinks that Buff's agent isn't happy about losing out on some cash and started this process.

But no matter what, it's really sucky for a fan favorite to go out (maybe) like this.

I'm starting to think that as well.

I know Buff is entitled to file this grievance, but, I'm getting a little pissed off at this.

Until this is settled the Jets can't make use of the cap space and Buff obviously can't play.

 

[Jets 31]

This whole situation SUCKS !!! For the Jets and the fans .

 

[robertocarlos]

Why are you people against Buff getting paid? You're not paying it.

 

[Adam da bomb]

Why are you people against Buff getting paid? You're not paying it.

Businesses don’t pay it themselves they push it on ticket sales.

 

[wpgfishfan]

Businesses don’t pay it themselves they push it on ticket sales.

Chipman has probably made 400 million + if you include what franchise is worth. He can pay Buff all of it. As long as it doesn't effect our cap I could care less