Player Discussion: Jets have suspended Dustin Byfuglien for failing to report to camp...

[DannyGallivan]

If the information was that specific, then calling it just a feeling would still identify the source. But it wasn't specific at all. In fact he basically said that it was based on nothing. If it is based on nothing, then it is nothing.

That was indeed the strangest "insider" report I've ever heard. I'm just going to assume that there is much more that he's not telling us.

 

[mondo3]

If Buff comes back, and if he did NO training during the off season, what would be a realistic time frame to get in playable shape?

 

[Jets 31]

If Buff comes back, and if he did NO training during the off season, what would be a realistic time frame to get in playable shape?

He could play right away if you think of how some of our defense is playing .

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

That was indeed the strangest "insider" report I've ever heard. I'm just going to assume that there is much more that he's not telling us.

Not an unreasonable assumption. But if that is the case, then that is what he should have said - there is more that I can't tell you. Not that it is based on a "feeling". He didn't even say whose feeling.

 

[LowLefty]

Sounds to me like he's heard "there's a growing sense of optimism" -
When you don't know the source or exactly what may have been communicated, you're left clinging to shreds of hope -
I look at this optimistically. The sentence that has me wondering is the one in bold - who feels that there is a sense that he might return - is this how the club feels or Dreger? He's being vague for a reason - this one is sensitive and he's being very careful.

"There’s a growing sense of optimism that Dustin Byfuglien may indeed return to the Winnipeg Jets. Now, clearly there’s nothing official. There’s no guarantee. There’s no timeline on when Byfuglien may return and you’re not going to get the Winnipeg Jets to confirm nor deny. It’s just a sense that he’s more likely to return than not, which is saying something, considering all the speculation over the last few weeks."

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

If Buff comes back, and if he did NO training during the off season, what would be a realistic time frame to get in playable shape?

July.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

I'm no expert on training or conditioning but I think that actually playing is a poor way to get into playing shape. At 34 YO and probably carrying a fair bit of excess weight it would take quite a while, I think. It would depend on how hard he works.

 

[oldunclehue]

I’ve done this line of work and truly you have to look at the organization as a whole in regards to sources...if there are lots of leaks then you likely can be more forthcoming with information. But in regards to the Jets, we rarely ever have a leak...so dreger may be very much so being vague so he doesn’t get his source found out.

Or he could be talking from his anus...who knows.

 

[jgimp]

If Buff comes back, who will be on the #1 PP unit? Buff or Morrissey?

I love Morrissey but Buff is way more effective on the PP

 

[Trinity]

Sorry - but ........ Dreger ........ Try reporting when you have something to report. Just a feeling? Really? Seriously? And he gets paid!

That is a new trend in media...they report on "feelings". The millenials just eat it up!

 

[Trinity]

I’ve done this line of work and truly you have to look at the organization as a whole in regards to sources...if there are lots of leaks then you likely can be more forthcoming with information. But in regards to the Jets, we rarely ever have a leak...so dreger may be very much so being vague so he doesn’t get his source found out.

Or he could be talking from his anus...who knows.

Dreger's source is Paul Maurice.

I would however love to see someone talk out of their anus though!

 

[Royale With Cheese]

I feel fairly strongly that Dreger isn’t just blowing smoke on this. He does have a reputation of having info. Doesn’t mean Buff is 100% coming back but I think there must be a reasonable chance of it if Dreger is saying it on national TV.

Hey, where’s the guy here that had inside info that was going to be PM ing us? I’m still waiting for mine...

 

[SensibleGuy]

Come back Buff...or don't. I don't care anymore. Can we just get on with it?

 

[Jets2point0]

That was indeed the strangest "insider" report I've ever heard. I'm just going to assume that there is much more that he's not telling us.

this really made me think he was coming back all along, and may have been subject to a Jets suspension for failing a drug test. If it was a failed internal drug test, it’s very unlikely True North would come out and say that and would be something along the lines of the story we’re being told

 

[DannyGallivan]

If Buff comes back, and if he did NO training during the off season, what would be a realistic time frame to get in playable shape?

The playoffs.

 

[Jets2point0]

That is a new trend in media...they report on "feelings". The millenials just eat it up!

that ‘feeling’ is that he knows he’s coming back but has been told not to say the reason why he was kept out in the first place

 

[Board Bard]

I’ve done this line of work and truly you have to look at the organization as a whole in regards to sources...if there are lots of leaks then you likely can be more forthcoming with information. But in regards to the Jets, we rarely ever have a leak...so dreger may be very much so being vague so he doesn’t get his source found out.

Or he could be talking from his anus...who knows.

Dreger could have asked someone in the org if they had more or less confidence in Buff's return than a week ago. The person isn't going to say less and start the apocalypse so he says more. Dreger then extrapolates liberally.

 

[surixon]

I'll believe he will come back when he comes out and says it. I'm just ignoring the media speculation.

 

[GeorgeJETson]

Dreger's source is Paul Maurice.

I would however love to see someone talk out of their anus though!

Ace Ventura would like to speak with you.

 

[zsam]

Dreger's source is Paul Maurice.

I would however love to see someone talk out of their anus though!

Dreger: "Hey Paul, anything new on Buff?"
Maurice: "We are hopeful ..."
Dreger: "BREAKING NEWS, BREAKING NEWS, ... There is a high level of optimism that Buff will be back!!!"

 

[buggs]

TSN speculated he's retiring...two weeks later they are speculating he's not.

Must be awesome to have a job with zero accountability.

Apt description of just about every facet of the media.

 

[Trinity]

Ace Ventura would like to speak with you.

Is that Darren Dreger?

 

[PaperRockChamp]

Crazy what kind of BS gets thrown around.

I spoke to a 94 year old lady today who told me that she heard Byfug was "on dope" and abused his wife which is why he's not on the team.
She knew a lot about this year's team but man Jets gossip/BS really spreads to everyone in this city.

 

[Trinity]

Crazy what kind of BS gets thrown around.

I spoke to a 94 year old lady today who told me that she heard Byfug was "on dope" and abused his wife which is why he's not on the team.
She knew a lot about this year's team but man Jets gossip/BS really spreads to everyone in this city.

Hate to say it, but that's what happens when the team keeps things a secret. Not saying Buff isn't entitled to his privacy, but this is the reality of human nature and sports fans.

 

[Board Bard]

Crazy what kind of BS gets thrown around.

I spoke to a 94 year old lady today who told me that she heard Byfug was "on dope" and abused his wife which is why he's not on the team.
She knew a lot about this year's team but man Jets gossip/BS really spreads to everyone in this city.

She must have seen Reefer Madness on the tube the other day.

 

[Ducky10]

Until I see him on the ice in uniform , it’s all just noise.