Dustin Byfuglien/chi blackhawks/roseau rams

[Fargo]

But don't put him on your alumni line up

PS..... Byfuglien tied the Chicago record for goals in a game by a defenseman set in 1977 by Dick Redmond and matched by Doug Wilson in 1991.

That is impressive

[Lordosis]

Dustin Byfuglien walked into a Burger King and ordered a Big Mac. The best part is that he got one!

[Fargo]

Dustin Byfuglien walked into a Burger King and ordered a Big Mac. The best part is that he got one!

I would give him one too, Not a good idea to argue with someone that big.

[Undercover Hockey Lover]

Dustin Byfuglien walked into a Burger King and ordered a Big Mac. The best part is that he got one!

I can tell that's a tall tale by the simple fact Lordy tells us Dustin ordered ONE Big Mac....

[Fargo]

Dustin Byfuglien walked into a Burger King and ordered a Big Mac. The best part is that he got one!

I can tell that's a tall tale by the simple fact Lordy tells us Dustin ordered ONE Big Mac....

It was a mid morning snack and he was in a big hurry

[Lordosis]

What Bubba wants, Bubba gets!

[Dexter Morgan]

How about getting a set of white tuuks? The black ones are just brutal.

Calgary @ Chicago tonight.......

1st Period
Chicago 10:50, Robert Lang 9 (Dustin Byfuglien, Magnus Johansson)
2nd Period
Calgary 7:57, Owen Nolan 5 (Alex Tanguay, Craig Conroy)
3rd Period
Calgary 11:19, Cory Sarich 2 (unassisted)
Calgary 13:52, Daymond Langkow 11 (power play) (Dion Phaneuf)
Chicago 14:39, Dustin Byfuglien 7 (Robert Lang, Martin Havlat)

[Fargo]

How about getting a set of white tuuks? The black ones are just brutal.

Calgary @ Chicago tonight.......

Maybe it is a statement - Who cares if it works for him - Besides why do you care about the type of hat someone wears?

[Dexter Morgan]

Byfuglien is the newest version of Petteri Nummelin, Christoph Schubert or Mark Streit — all blueliners who stayed in their respective teams' lineups with a switch to forward. The difference? Byfuglien is actually scoring, to the tune of nine points in his last six games.

[5th Line Center]

Byfuglien is the newest version of Petteri Nummelin, Christoph Schubert or Mark Streit — all blueliners who stayed in their respective teams' lineups with a switch to forward. The difference? Byfuglien is actually scoring, to the tune of nine points in his last six games.

Goooooooooooooo Bubba! I think the kid is gonna have a breakout year!

I still lament the fact that he didn't play on RHS varsity, though. Couldn't they have given him a personal tutor--force-fed him the books!?!

[Fargo]

Byfuglien is the newest version of Petteri Nummelin, Christoph Schubert or Mark Streit — all blueliners who stayed in their respective teams' lineups with a switch to forward. The difference? Byfuglien is actually scoring, to the tune of nine points in his last six games.

Goooooooooooooo Bubba! I think the kid is gonna have a breakout year!

I still lament the fact that he didn't play on RHS varsity, though. Couldn't they have given him a personal tutor--force-fed him the books!?!

I think they tried that. But hey, he looks pretty smart now for going to Canada.

[PowerForward9]

I have an Intresting question. What are the rules if you Play for a different town your senior year, but graduate from Roseau?

*JAKE VATNSDAL*

[CarGuy]

now that is very interesting powerforward...i understand you are friends and all...and friendships end on the ice too...after watching the warroad/roseau gameon fox where jake was in net for warroad, i am not sure he would want to, or be welcome to play in the alumni game after that....just my thoughts, but any roseau alumn have thoughts on jake playing for warroad, and comingbackto graduate from roseau? i will say its unfortunate to play your whole career and then get to the varsity level and not have a chance to play because of better competition.[/b]

[ACTUALFORMERPLAYER]

I have an Intresting question. What are the rules if you Play for a different town your senior year, but graduate from Roseau?

*JAKE VATNSDAL*

Every former player is invited to the reunion. One JV game makes you a Roseau alumni. He will be invited in 2010 and would have been even if he graduated from Warroad.

[Ron Burgundy]

Everyone knows when it comes to "Billy's" rules the come from an empty bottle of Crown Royal at the legion.

Doesnt sound like you know "Billy" very well since he is not a Crown drinker, that would be Greg from my last few encounters.

[hipcheck]

Byfuglien is truly a scouting find. Here is a kid who did not play highschool or college, drafted in the 8th round(245 overall) and is currently an impact player in the NHL.

His potential is still on the rise, as he gains experience and "savy" on the ice, his game will only get better. He will be fun to watch and see where his game is at 5 years from now!

Good luck Dustin!

[hwkfan]

what a thread! I bet dustin is enjoying his rise in the nhl, leading the chi d-men in scoring and being part of the blackhawks turnaround, along with all the excitement of the new, young talent they have. I am sure he sits in his stall before each game and wonders about his chances of playing in the roseau rams alumni game.
It's good to see another MN kid doing so well...regardless of the route he took to get there.

[zinovy08]

Byfuglien is truly a scouting find. Here is a kid who did not play highschool or college, drafted in the 8th round(245 overall) and is currently an impact player in the NHL.

His potential is still on the rise, as he gains experience and "savy" on the ice, his game will only get better. He will be fun to watch and see where his game is at 5 years from now!

Good luck Dustin!

The only reason Byfuglien was an 8th-round pick and not a 1st or 2nd-round pick, was because he was and still is FAT and out-of-shape!!!

About three years ago, TSN did an in-between periods special on Dustin when he played for the Prince George Cougars. It focused on how he was so talented, but he couldn't control his weight. The video had Dustin at a McDonalds chowing down about three big macs while his coach was saying that he was one of the most talented players he's seen, but probably won't make it to the NHL unless he gets his eating under control.

It's also likely the reason that despite consistent scoring, he wasn't able to hold a consistent spot on the Blackhawks roster until after the first month of this year.

I think Savard and the Blackhawks have finally come to the conclusion that Dustin is never going to be in shape and that a fat and out-of-shape Dustin is still better than many other players.

[BERG RENOLZ]

Byfuglien is truly a scouting find. Here is a kid who did not play highschool or college, drafted in the 8th round(245 overall) and is currently an impact player in the NHL.

His potential is still on the rise, as he gains experience and "savy" on the ice, his game will only get better. He will be fun to watch and see where his game is at 5 years from now!

Good luck Dustin!

The only reason Byfuglien was an 8th-round pick and not a 1st or 2nd-round pick, was because he was and still is FAT and out-of-shape!!!

About three years ago, TSN did an in-between periods special on Dustin when he played for the Prince George Cougars. It focused on how he was so talented, but he couldn't control his weight. The video had Dustin at a McDonalds chowing down about three big macs while his coach was saying that he was one of the most talented players he's seen, but probably won't make it to the NHL unless he gets his eating under control.

It's also likely the reason that despite consitent scoring, he wasn't able to hold a consistent spot on the Blackhawks roster until after the first month of this year.

I think Savard and the Blackhawks have finally come to the conclusion that Dustin is never going to be in shape and that a fat and out-of-shape Dustin is still better than many other players.

I saw him this summer. He's not in top physical shape, but he's come a long way from the fat kid he was 3-4 years ago. He's not someone I'd call fat and out of shape anymore. I think he's figured out what it takes.

[Lordosis]

Byfuglien is truly a scouting find. Here is a kid who did not play highschool or college, drafted in the 8th round(245 overall) and is currently an impact player in the NHL.

His potential is still on the rise, as he gains experience and "savy" on the ice, his game will only get better. He will be fun to watch and see where his game is at 5 years from now!

Good luck Dustin!

The only reason Byfuglien was an 8th-round pick and not a 1st or 2nd-round pick, was because he was and still is FAT and out-of-shape!!!

About three years ago, TSN did an in-between periods special on Dustin when he played for the Prince George Cougars. It focused on how he was so talented, but he couldn't control his weight. The video had Dustin at a McDonalds chowing down about three big macs while his coach was saying that he was one of the most talented players he's seen, but probably won't make it to the NHL unless he gets his eating under control.

It's also likely the reason that despite consitent scoring, he wasn't able to hold a consistent spot on the Blackhawks roster until after the first month of this year.

I think Savard and the Blackhawks have finally come to the conclusion that Dustin is never going to be in shape and that a fat and out-of-shape Dustin is still better than many other players.

To call Dustin out of shape at this point in his life is just plain old silly like Billy. While he may never have washboard abs or win a Mr. Universe competition, He plays 18-22 minutes per game. Do you think Savard would put him out in the final minutes of a game, like he usually does, if he thought he was out of shape?

Do you really think he eats like he did as a teenager? About 6 months ago, I witnessed him order Salmon and Vegetables at a restaurant, while every one else was ordering burgers and fries.

As far as Dustin not being able to hold a roster spot in the past..... He was a 20 year old kid in his first taste of the NHL and he wasnt' scoring much. His second stint didn't go as well as he had hoped, and his play was not that of what he is capable of. Now, at the OLD age of 22, he has figured what is his job is and is establishing himself in the upper echelon of the players in his draft class.

[zinovy08]

Byfuglien is truly a scouting find. Here is a kid who did not play highschool or college, drafted in the 8th round(245 overall) and is currently an impact player in the NHL.

His potential is still on the rise, as he gains experience and "savy" on the ice, his game will only get better. He will be fun to watch and see where his game is at 5 years from now!

Good luck Dustin!

The only reason Byfuglien was an 8th-round pick and not a 1st or 2nd-round pick, was because he was and still is FAT and out-of-shape!!!

About three years ago, TSN did an in-between periods special on Dustin when he played for the Prince George Cougars. It focused on how he was so talented, but he couldn't control his weight. The video had Dustin at a McDonalds chowing down about three big macs while his coach was saying that he was one of the most talented players he's seen, but probably won't make it to the NHL unless he gets his eating under control.

It's also likely the reason that despite consitent scoring, he wasn't able to hold a consistent spot on the Blackhawks roster until after the first month of this year.

I think Savard and the Blackhawks have finally come to the conclusion that Dustin is never going to be in shape and that a fat and out-of-shape Dustin is still better than many other players.

To call Dustin out of shape at this point in his life is just plain old silly like Billy. While he may never have washboard abs or win a Mr. Universe competition, He plays 18-22 minutes per game. Do you think Savard would put him out in the final minutes of a game, like he usually does, if he thought he was out of shape?

Do you really think he eats like he did as a teenager? About 6 months ago, I witnessed him order Salmon and Vegetables at a restaurant, while every one else was ordering burgers and fries.

As far as Dustin not being able to hold a roster spot in the past..... He was a 20 year old kid in his first taste of the NHL and he wasnt' scoring much. His second stint didn't go as well as he had hoped, and his play was not that of what he is capable of. Now, at the OLD age of 22, he has figured what is his job is and is establishing himself in the upper echelon of the players in his draft class.

The fact is....every coach and GM in the league expect players to be in top shape. It's been Dustin's achilles heel forever....coaches tell him to get in shape, it doesn't happen, and then consequences happen, such as being sent down.

I'd bet every coach he's had has been frustrated to see "what could be?" if he lost weight and gained quickness. He's having a great year, but just think how much better he would be if he were quick?

I watched Dustin play the last few years (prior to this year) and his play didn't indicate that he should be sent down. He was making plays and scored more points than most defenseman (a point every 4 games isn't bad for an NHL defenseman). The only logical conclusion was that the coaches sent him down as a consequence or conditioning purposes.

I already posted that Savard and the hawks have probably figured out that Justin never will be in tip top shape ....and they realize that an out-of-shape Dustin is still NHL-caliber and an asset to the hawks.

Also.....Savard is probably more sympathetic to Dustin than about every other coach or GM in the league. When I was a kid, Savard was one of my favorite players, but I was dissapointed to find out in the Hockey News article, that Savard would smoke cigarettes between periods as a player.

Savard came from an era where players played if they could play and that being in top physical condition didn't hold as much weight as in today's game. no pun intended.

[Goon]

In Rockford Dustin must have had some pre-game meals with Haviland. Havey coaches better with a full tummy.

I think it's funny that the last two kids from Roseau that played in the NHL went to Canada. Josh Olson was nothing special in high school. Perhaps the 5 or 6th best player on his team. Everyone that went on to division 1 never really panned out. Maybe going to the major junior route isn't such a bad call.

[Dexter Morgan]

Check out the hockey news...Dustins $648,000 maybe enough to keep him in shape...

PS....No weight room up at the angle.

[hwkfan]

more power to him....22 yrs old, "out of shape", and playing 20 some minutes/game in the NHL.
Must be doing something right?

[ACTUALFORMERPLAYER]

Check out the hockey news...Dustins $648,000 maybe enough to keep him in shape...

PS....No weight room up at the angle.

You have to give the link to these guys otherwise they'll never find it.

http://www.nhlscap.com/capnumbers/chicago.htm

Dustins 648,000 pushes his lines total salary up to 10,648,000.