Dustin Byfuglien

Winnipeg Jets, Defensemen
Age: 39y-8m-27d (Mar 27, 1985)
Exp: 14 Years
Country: US
College: Prince George
Drafted: Round 8 (#245 overall), 2003
Agent(s): Octagon
INACTIVE

2015-2020 Extension

Dustin Byfuglien signed a 5 year , $38,000,000 contract with the Winnipeg Jets, including $38,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,600,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $38,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2015-16 30 $5,200,000 7.28% $6,000,000 $6,000,000
2016-17 31 $7,600,000 10.41% $6,000,000 $12,000,000
2017-18 32 $7,600,000 10.13% $8,000,000 $20,000,000
2018-19 33 $7,600,000 9.56% $8,000,000 $28,000,000
2019-20 34 $7,600,000 9.33% $8,000,000 $36,000,000
2020-21 35 $7,600,000 9.33% $6,000,000 $42,000,000
2021-22 36
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2015-16 30 $6,000,000 - $5,200,000 7.28%
2016-17 31 $6,000,000 $2,000,000 $7,600,000 10.41%
2017-18 32 $8,000,000 - $7,600,000 10.13%
2018-19 33 $8,000,000 - $7,600,000 9.56%
2019-20 34 $8,000,000 - $7,600,000 9.33%
2020-21 35 $6,000,000 - $7,600,000 9.33%
2021-22 36
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2015-16 30 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $42,000,000 $6,000,000 $7,000,000
2016-17 31 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $12,000,000 $36,000,000 $6,000,000 $7,200,000
2017-18 32 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $20,000,000 $30,000,000 $6,666,667 $7,500,000
2018-19 33 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $28,000,000 $22,000,000 $7,000,000 $7,333,333
2019-20 34 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $36,000,000 $14,000,000 $7,200,000 $7,000,000
2020-21 35 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $42,000,000 $6,000,000 $7,000,000 $6,000,000
Contract Notes
  • 2016-17: no move clause
  • 2018-20: 14 team no-trade list
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2011-2015

Dustin Byfuglien signed a 5 year , $26,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Thrashers, including $26,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,200,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $26,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2008-2010

Dustin Byfuglien signed a 3 year , $9,000,000 contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, including $9,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $9,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2011 / RFA
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2005-2007 Rookie

Dustin Byfuglien signed a 3 year , $1,945,000 contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, including $300,000 signing bonus, $1,945,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $648,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,945,000
Average Salary:
$648,333
Signing Bonus:
$300,000
Free Agent:
2008 / RFA
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Seasons

14 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$57,062,805

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2005 20
Active
$550,000
$550,000
2006 21
Active
$600,000
$1,150,000
2007 22
Active
$675,000
$1,825,000
2008 23
Active
$3,000,000
$4,825,000
2009 24
Active
$3,000,000
$7,825,000
2010 25
Active
$3,000,000
$10,825,000
2011 26
Active
$4,250,000
$15,075,000
2012 27
Active
$2,487,805
$17,562,805
2013 28
Active
$5,750,000
$23,312,805
2014 29
Active
$5,750,000
$29,062,805
2015 30
Active
$6,000,000
$35,062,805
2016 31
Active
$6,000,000
$41,062,805
2017 32
Active
$8,000,000
$49,062,805
2018 33
Active
$8,000,000
$57,062,805
Total
$57,062,805

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $10,525,000 $300,000 - $10,825,000
8 $46,237,805 - - $46,237,805
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2005
20
$450,000
$100,000
$550,000
$550,000
2006
21
$500,000
$100,000
$600,000
$1,150,000
2007
22
$575,000
$100,000
$675,000
$1,825,000
2008
23
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,825,000
2009
24
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$7,825,000
2010
25
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$10,825,000
2011
26
$4,250,000
$4,250,000
$15,075,000
2012
27
$2,487,805
$2,487,805
$17,562,805
2013
28
$5,750,000
$5,750,000
$23,312,805
2014
29
$5,750,000
$5,750,000
$29,062,805
2015
30
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$35,062,805
2016
31
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$41,062,805
2017
32
$8,000,000
$8,000,000
$49,062,805
2018
33
$8,000,000
$8,000,000
$57,062,805
Total
$56,762,805
$300,000
$57,062,805

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $10,525,000 $300,000 - $10,825,000
8 $46,237,805 - - $46,237,805

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2018-19 WPG Feb 22, 2019 - Mar 30, 2019 0 Lower Body
2018-19 WPG Dec 30, 2018 - Feb 07, 2019 0 Leg
2018-19 WPG Dec 01, 2018 - Dec 07, 2018 0 Concussion
2017-18 WPG Dec 14, 2017 - Jan 02, 2018 0 Lower Body
  • Apr 17, 2020 Released by Winnipeg (WPG)
  • Dec 28, 2018 Fined $2,500 Slashing Johnny Gaudreau (CGY)
  • Dec 28, 2018 Fined $2,500 Slashing Johnny Gaudreau (CGY)
  • Feb 19, 2018 Fined $5,000 Slashing Jay Beagle (WAS)
  • Feb 08, 2016 Signed a 5 year $38 million extension with Winnipeg (WPG)
  • Apr 02, 2015 Suspended 4 games for an illegal cross-check against JT Miller (NYR), forfeiting $111,827 in 2014-15 salary with Winnipeg (WPG)
  • Feb 15, 2011 Signed a 5 year $26 million extension with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jun 22, 2010 Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Chicago (CHI) with Brent Sopel , Ben Eager and Akim Aliu for Jeremey Morin, Marty Reasoner, Joey Crabb, 2010 1st round pick and 2010 2nd round pick
  • May 21, 2008 Signed a 3 year $9 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Jul 28, 2005 Signed a 3 year $1.945 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Jun 22, 2003 Drafted by Chicago (CHI): Round 8 (#245 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 28, 2018 Slashing Johnny Gaudreau (CGY) $2,500
Feb 19, 2018 Slashing Jay Beagle (WAS) $5,000
Fines: 2 $7,500

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
Apr 02, 2015 Illegal cross-check against J.T. Miller (NYR) 4 $111,827
Suspensions: 1 $111,827
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2018 WPG 42 4 27 31 4 115 1 15 0 0 51 77 69 0
2017 WPG 69 8 37 45 15 193 4 18 0 1 100 147 112 0
2016 WPG 80 13 39 52 10 241 1 13 0 2 124 183 117 0
2015 WPG 80 19 33 52 2 246 3 14 1 1 103 221 115 0
2014 WPG 69 18 27 45 5 209 5 12 0 1 59 203 124 0
2013 WPG 75 19 36 55 -21 246 9 17 0 0 77 207 82 0
2012 WPG 43 8 20 28 -1 142 0 0 0 0 47 80 34 0
2011 WPG 62 12 38 50 -9 210 0 0 0 0 55 106 68 0

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TRANSACTIONS

Apr 17, 2020
Released by Winnipeg (WPG)
Dec 28, 2018
Fined $2,500 Slashing Johnny Gaudreau (CGY)
Dec 28, 2018
Fined $2,500 Slashing Johnny Gaudreau (CGY)
Feb 19, 2018
Fined $5,000 Slashing Jay Beagle (WAS)
Feb 08, 2016
Signed a 5 year $38 million extension with Winnipeg (WPG)
Apr 02, 2015
Suspended 4 games for an illegal cross-check against JT Miller (NYR), forfeiting $111,827 in 2014-15 salary with Winnipeg (WPG)
Feb 15, 2011
Signed a 5 year $26 million extension with Atlanta (ATL)
Jun 22, 2010
Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Chicago (CHI) with Brent Sopel , Ben Eager and Akim Aliu for Jeremey Morin, Marty Reasoner, Joey Crabb, 2010 1st round pick and 2010 2nd round pick
May 21, 2008
Signed a 3 year $9 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
Jul 28, 2005
Signed a 3 year $1.945 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
Jun 22, 2003
Drafted by Chicago (CHI): Round 8 (#245 overall)

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