Where is He Now? (The Dustin Byfuglien Story).

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  • @UncleRosie
    @UncleRosie Рік тому +86

    The jets really have to retire 33 someday. He was such a fan favourite and a truly unique talent. There’s never been a player like him and I doubt there ever will be again. Enjoy fishing big guy, you earned it!

    • @beyond_thebench
      @beyond_thebench  Рік тому +2

      Amen! A true unicorn and legend.

    • @colink638
      @colink638 Рік тому +1

      @@beyond_thebench come back to us Buff

    • @beyond_thebench
      @beyond_thebench  Рік тому +1

      @@colink638 please! Haha

    • @Yambag
      @Yambag 5 місяців тому

      He wasn't enough to retire a number lol

    • @blgrieb
      @blgrieb Місяць тому

      No one ever like him.

  • @kellysavalas5937
    @kellysavalas5937 Рік тому +41

    We in Winnipeg didn't win a cup with him, BUT I'm thankful for his best years being played for us. Dustin IS the reason so many tickets got sold. No offense these players are set for life after about 2 seasons. Leaving 14 million on the table is not a big deal when you have made about 50 million already. Most importantly he didn't abandon Winnipeg for a better team or bigger money. He retired. Once a Jet always a Jet unless you are named Evander Kane.

  • @petermelville5524
    @petermelville5524 Рік тому +26

    Age, injuries, the physical and mental fatigue of the road over the long season, 82 games, plus preseason, now international preseasons, playoffs. He had done his thing, it became time for living. He followed his heart, great story, fantastic career, he made enough money, won the cup. He should be in HHF.

    • @beyond_thebench
      @beyond_thebench  Рік тому +4

      Absolutely! Sailing off into the sunset as a legend of the game.

    • @forfuxakes6814
      @forfuxakes6814 Рік тому

      Quitters aren’t celebrated in the HHOF

    • @MAKECANADAGREATAGAIN205
      @MAKECANADAGREATAGAIN205 Рік тому +1

      are you kidding. Once they mandated the jab he called it..Good for him

  • @PatrickDonaldson
    @PatrickDonaldson Рік тому +10

    As a NYR fan, Byfuglien scared the crap out of me when the Rangers played CHI or WPG. I couldn't imagine going up against that guy in a game.
    As for his decision to leave the game for fishing, I totally get it. I wish I could retire and just fish as often as possible. Nothing but respect for this guy.

  • @juliehuseby4306
    @juliehuseby4306 Рік тому +23

    Extremely smart athlete. Be your own person is a great attribute.

    • @beyond_thebench
      @beyond_thebench  Рік тому +1

      One of the great personalities the game has ever seen!

  • @Arasteele
    @Arasteele Рік тому +3

    In early 2017 I had two consecutive surgeries on my lower spine. When I came out of the haze and fog of being under after the first surgery the nurse in the intensive care unit asked "how do you feel?"
    My reply was "Like I just took a hit in the corner from Dustin Byfuglien"... to which she laughed like hell.
    Big Buff was a joy to watch in Winnipeg all those years. He's definitely missed and will never be forgotten. All the best to him, hope he's enjoying early retirement. If anyone earned it, he did.

  • @that_guy0_0
    @that_guy0_0 Рік тому +16

    I always liked him. When he had those two Vegas players on the ice 😂😂😂 that was gold

  • @gilbertmarion3867
    @gilbertmarion3867 Рік тому +9

    As a Winnipeger I have 2 Jets jerseys but only 1 name bar..buff..he was a unicorn n I miss him dearly on this team..I hope he’s happy Tks buff!

  • @kevinmcleod7580
    @kevinmcleod7580 Рік тому +14

    Dustin my friend your sadly missed ! I hope what and where ever you are i wish you all the best ! Thumbs-up on a great carrier !

  • @okcollege9966
    @okcollege9966 4 дні тому +1

    Miss him in the Peg so bad...would look Great beside Josh Morrissey on the back end of this years playoffs, I used to see.him talking to girls away from the team at the palomino club in Winnipeg and he once gave me a smile and a nod and that was a great night. I saw wheeler and the rest of the boys in the VIP section but Big Buff was off by himself mackin the hotties. Props to one of my very favourite players in my 46 years watching the NHL. All the times he rag dolled two guys at a time I was watching from where ever in the world I was and that was the most exciting games in the NHL for me no cap. Miss you Big Buff.....Peace and Respect from Vancouver!!

  • @benberkal-c7j
    @benberkal-c7j Рік тому +1

    Big fan of Buff; Was family life issues part of his retiring; Hope he is at peace and happy;

  • @markb9241
    @markb9241 Рік тому +7

    Every Jets game I attend I wear my 33 jersey with pride as he still is my favourite Jets player!

  • @NoahCollins-y6g
    @NoahCollins-y6g Рік тому +3

    He honestly deserves to be in the Hall of Fame of his career wasn't cut short guaranteed he would have a Stanley Cup under his belt by now if he hasn't already oh wait he has NHL please put this giant man in the Hall of Fame it's been

  • @jessefroseth6946
    @jessefroseth6946 Рік тому +2

    I grew up with Dustin, great man and has always been cut from a different cloth. Never forget the year he left our team for juniors

  • @robcatagas5489
    @robcatagas5489 Рік тому +2

    Buff wanted his future and he saw it and he grabbed it. As heartbroken as he left all us jets fans, you can’t be mad at the guy for doing what he wants. Leaving behind 14 mill doesn’t matter either, I’m sure he and his family have a big enough bank account to dismiss that anyway lol cheers buff

  • @eazeye.1825
    @eazeye.1825 Рік тому +2

    fair play & respect to buffy! hes feckin entitled to do what he want with his life without anyone talkin between!

  • @Milliardo66
    @Milliardo66 Рік тому +3

    What a legend, there will never be another Buff!
    Everyday I’m Byfuglien 🙌🏻

    • @beyond_thebench
      @beyond_thebench  Рік тому +1

      😂😂😂 love it!

    • @xersisdastur123
      @xersisdastur123 Рік тому +1

      ​@beyond_thebench
      Is it from "every day I'm shufflin" from party rock anthem by LMFAO?

    • @beyond_thebench
      @beyond_thebench  Рік тому +1

      @@xersisdastur123ya 😂

    • @Milliardo66
      @Milliardo66 Рік тому +1

      @@xersisdastur123 yep!

    • @xersisdastur123
      @xersisdastur123 Рік тому +1

      ​@@beyond_thebench
      I knew it, from the way it was pronounced.

  • @SRSpoony
    @SRSpoony Рік тому +1

    1 of the most underrated players to ever step on ice.
    he is 1 of the GOAT's

  • @PeterBornAgain
    @PeterBornAgain Рік тому +1

    6"5 260lbs DB was a force to be reckoned with.

  • @thefinaldispatch
    @thefinaldispatch Рік тому +3

    Always great to see Buff in his natural habididiitattdatatdat

  • @Dachamfer3041
    @Dachamfer3041 Рік тому +4

    Would have like to seen information about what he's doing now in more detail

    • @beyond_thebench
      @beyond_thebench  Рік тому +1

      I wish we knew more! Haha basically all we know, he’a fish’n haha

  • @williamrobinson604
    @williamrobinson604 Рік тому +1

    My favorite player to never play for the Leafs. I only ever cheer for Leaf players but Buff was awesome. Total package. I'm glad he's found happiness. Hey, he likes fishing more than hockey. Great for him.

  • @bobbybean6248
    @bobbybean6248 Рік тому +5

    I salute you Big Buff. Thanks you

  • @Puddlethumper
    @Puddlethumper Рік тому +7

    His greatest accomplishment was convincing the hockey world that his name doesn't have "fugly" in it.

  • @echobeefpv8530
    @echobeefpv8530 Рік тому +3

    We miss him, but he did the right thing. He is a Jets legend for sure.

  • @elliottryan13
    @elliottryan13 Рік тому +4

    I saw Byf when he played with the Thrashers. Dude is a BEAST!

  • @b33rleague5
    @b33rleague5 Рік тому +1

    Favourite Player Ever

  • @dustinjohn7869
    @dustinjohn7869 Рік тому +1

    The buff the man the legend

  • @williammayer6829
    @williammayer6829 Рік тому +4

    I remember Buff being more cautious and timid after the ankle injury alongside that concussion. Still came back for the playoffs and we’d have a cup if they didn’t hand the series to Vegas.
    Remember when Scheifele got a penalty for high sticking himself with Stone’s stick?

    • @beyond_thebench
      @beyond_thebench  Рік тому

      Ya! The injuries definitely factored into him stepping away from the game for sure.

  • @matthewserpico9121
    @matthewserpico9121 Рік тому +2

    Buff was that guy. Love to see the American boys doing big things! Dude was the size of an offensive lineman. BTS is that guy! Dont know the man personally, but hes a real one.

    • @beyond_thebench
      @beyond_thebench  Рік тому

      Ya a true specimen!

    • @DudleyDoright-ru2ch
      @DudleyDoright-ru2ch 2 місяці тому

      Saw a bio on his early life, raised by a single Mom and chose hockey. Can you imagine the football coaches salivating over him as a teenager in high school. What made him so special was his speed and balance as a very big man. Impossible to stop. He made the other team honest.

  • @bobbydigital8243
    @bobbydigital8243 3 місяці тому +3

    in the 2010 playoffs, the flyers made an unbelievable run with chris pronger leading the way. He secondhandedly put phili on his back and bulldozed his team to the finals where they met the blackhawks. There is where pronger met dustin and completely got shut down and put an end to phili's cinderella run.

  • @WilliamBonney-gl2qf
    @WilliamBonney-gl2qf Рік тому +1

    A true Power Forward who could also play Defense...amazing!

  • @__._._-_._.__
    @__._._-_._.__ Місяць тому +2

    Never been a jets fan but man i loved Byfuglien. Was so upsetting to hear his retirement not once but twice 😭 Was a great player to look up to there’s not much if anything like him would’ve loved to see him in the league longer.

  • @LGR910
    @LGR910 Рік тому +3

    As a Jets fan I Sure do miss Buff Great player!!

  • @jft7775
    @jft7775 Рік тому +1

    Good tough player big part of Hawks cup win ! 1) Ankle injury 2) liked a nip once and a while ! Caught up,with him

  • @JUVI9596
    @JUVI9596 Рік тому +4

    Jets were on a tear in 2018. Imagine if he had stayed

    • @beyond_thebench
      @beyond_thebench  Рік тому

      What coulda been!

    • @ethanparker7900
      @ethanparker7900 3 місяці тому

      they def could've used him in the covid bubble in summer of 2020, if he had been avaliable to play in the qualifying round then they prolly would've beaten the flames and went to the regular first round

  • @matthewsecord7641
    @matthewsecord7641 Рік тому +3

    Sorry..."Those are some pretty impressive stats..."
    Fun video, good job.

  • @briancharters8720
    @briancharters8720 Рік тому +3

    For your personal entertainment, watch videos of BUFF’s greatest hits! THAT IS ENTERTAINMENT! Miss you big guy!!!

    • @beyond_thebench
      @beyond_thebench  Рік тому +1

      Some great montages out there of Buff just crushing people haha

  • @frankyspike
    @frankyspike 4 дні тому +1

    its insane, he played his whole career and didnt get a simple hit!!!! he just skate in a direction of a player and the player wreck himself in big buff.

  • @petermurdoch3001
    @petermurdoch3001 Рік тому +1

    I hope you are content, safe travels

  • @jz64
    @jz64 Рік тому +2

    Well I hope comes back what a amazing hockey he is ..

  • @lesterkakepetum2586
    @lesterkakepetum2586 Рік тому +3

    I’ll keep my jersey forever

  • @katiemclean9089
    @katiemclean9089 Рік тому +6

    Big BYF was cement wall , but he was not a goon H also had great Stick savvy

  • @JosephPattison-ch1ik
    @JosephPattison-ch1ik Рік тому +1

    JUST LET HIM GLIDE INTO THE NET AND SCORE 🥅🏒

  • @paulthomson2466
    @paulthomson2466 Рік тому +2

    Byfuglien's motto was you can't always get a goal, but you can always get a hit...

  • @rhaltunen
    @rhaltunen Рік тому +2

    I equate his story to Barry Sanders. With fame and fortune comes a price to be paid. They both walked away instead of paying the price that is expected.

    • @beyond_thebench
      @beyond_thebench  Рік тому +2

      Great comparison! Definitely sometime athletes in general have to deal with.

  • @Sarcastro7338
    @Sarcastro7338 Рік тому +2

    Miss ya Buff, you were a beauty!

  • @falconeaterf15
    @falconeaterf15 Рік тому +1

    This overly produced video completely over looks several major events leading to his retirement.
    I’m a Jets fan, and a Byfuglien fan. He was never comfortable with his celebrity status it seems and was a fairly humble guy. But he knew when to step up, and was always his own man.
    What this video completely omits is the untimely, recurrent, ankle injury that sidelined him indefinitely, and pushed him into retirement. There was controversy over the way his days in Winnipeg ended. He kind of retired without telling anyone, then wanted to come back and be paid for the time he was absent. I forget the details but it was sad the way it ended, for fans at least. No retirement announcement. No ceremony. No goodbye. He just faded away.
    Andrew Ladd is a class act too. Hope they’re enjoying whatever they choose to do.

  • @jacebanmann4950
    @jacebanmann4950 Рік тому +1

    The stick buff traded for a rod is in my room lol

  • @sandwichtube
    @sandwichtube Рік тому +3

    Rumour is he’ll be back for the 2024 playoffs.

  • @underscr0e
    @underscr0e Рік тому +4

    He left at the right time, a few small injuries and age catching up was probably a good choice. Seemed like the fun guy to play with and the game and the coaches are probably way too serious these days.

  • @Marc_de_Car
    @Marc_de_Car Рік тому +1

    Thank you

  • @specialkaypb
    @specialkaypb Рік тому +2

    Great job repeating the exact same thing and the exact same clips 6 times and making it seem like a video with substance lol. You forgot the cocaine bust and legal issues.....

  • @paterson90
    @paterson90 Рік тому +2

    Absolutely respect his decision, even though he left all that money behind, had some good years left. He had essentially did it all and you can't put a price tag on happiness. Also for how physically demanding his role was, he probably didn't want to risk injuring himself or take all that abuse if you don't have to. It's like walking away from the poker table while you are ahead is how I look at it.

  • @keir13
    @keir13 2 місяці тому +1

    Of all of the fascinating facts about Buff, my favourite is that he didn’t care about or really know about hockey. He didn’t watch the game or know much about players who came before him. He was just really, really good.

  • @brianathern9154
    @brianathern9154 Рік тому +1

    Big Buff was my daughter's favorite Blackhawk even with the star studded lineup they put on the ice. When asked why she just said he's a beast dad! And he continued to dominate after going to the Jets but still enjoyed watching him just laying it out every game. As an old beer leagues goalie we have one human that skates with us in similar fashion. About the same build as Buff and the heavy shot that knocks the cobwebs out like getting hit with a brick. I can't imagine Buff ringing one off my dome. I'd probably need a brain transplant 🧠 🔧. An exceptional competitor and warrior.

  • @elephantgrass631
    @elephantgrass631 Рік тому

    I would question his past. Luckily he doesn't have any issue with alchol or drugs (that we know of). That would be his business if so. There could be some sort of trauma like what happen to Fleury back in the day. I wish him good health no matter what his decision.

    • @beyond_thebench
      @beyond_thebench  Рік тому

      Possibly! Wouldn’t say he is the type to come out and express those types of things if that were the reason.

  • @josephpanozzo4815
    @josephpanozzo4815 Рік тому +3

    One of my favorites. He was phenomenal with the Blackhawks in the 2010 playoffs.

  • @coldhandjacinth9069
    @coldhandjacinth9069 Рік тому +1

    Lord Byfuglien's best quote:
    " I hate Halloween." If only more men hated the spirit of deception and begging! If anyone knows where that video clip is about hating Halloween,, please let me know.

  • @camdenreyes5668
    @camdenreyes5668 Рік тому +2

    God loves u all God bless

  • @slaveoffashion
    @slaveoffashion Рік тому +2

    So, where he is? We know who he was, but your topic was: WHERE HE IS??? You and your channel doesnt deserve any like since you never answer your own question.. I will report that.

  • @dustinchase9187
    @dustinchase9187 Рік тому +1

    Only Byfuglien can answer whether or not the decision to leave hockey was right for him. Since he didn't come back to continue his hockey career, I suspect that the answer might be yes, It was the right choice for him at the time.

  • @Sarando1
    @Sarando1 Рік тому +3

    Dustin couldn’t play in the NHL today.
    Because it’s too soft and he’d get suspended after every hit.

    • @beyond_thebench
      @beyond_thebench  Рік тому +1

      Right! 😂 He’d be crushing these kids out there today.

  • @baileymorrish1489
    @baileymorrish1489 Рік тому +1

    Dustin Byfuglien is my GOAT

  • @dabndangle
    @dabndangle Рік тому +1

    Berry sanders retired at 30 while still rushing for top of the league numbers from the lions. Dood still had 2 or 3 really good yesrs in him

  • @amritabhawan753
    @amritabhawan753 Рік тому +1

    Miss seeing his magic....glad to hear is doing well ...hoping him all the best

  • @the.wayne.b
    @the.wayne.b Рік тому +1

    remember how bad he handled pronger, one of the best dmen in the world was throwing tantrums about buff playing forward too hard lol

  • @NoahCollins-y6g
    @NoahCollins-y6g Рік тому +1

    He was also tired of getting injured I remember him mentioning that on an interview the moment he joined Winnipeg Jets I became a Jets fan but when he left I was no longer a fan

  • @markgriffiths2698
    @markgriffiths2698 6 місяців тому +1

    Love this guy!

  • @XIIIRaven
    @XIIIRaven 5 місяців тому +1

    As a Jets fan all the way from Egypt, a former Thrashers fan, Big Buff has always been my absolute favorite player (I wear 33) shine on you crazy diamond.

    • @beyond_thebench
      @beyond_thebench  5 місяців тому

      Awesome! He was the man, welcome from Egypt! 🤘🏼

  • @crate_baptist
    @crate_baptist Місяць тому +2

    Salute to Big Buff. 🫡

  • @rawbhd4477
    @rawbhd4477 26 днів тому +1

    buff was a unit im glad hes doing good

  • @jeffersontrucker8027
    @jeffersontrucker8027 Місяць тому +1

    You showed us the same clips 18 times
    You said really nothing 18 times
    You teased us with a return scenario about 18 times
    The real talent was it took you 9:14 to do it.
    Now that’s a gift. And I watched it.
    What a talent. Is there an award for such sorcery

  • @CHUBIBO143
    @CHUBIBO143 Рік тому

    HOW OLD IS HE? He should watch the game live that will be awesome

    • @beyond_thebench
      @beyond_thebench  Рік тому

      38 now, he left the game years ago tho. I don’t imagine he even watches much anymore haha

  • @johngrantham5508
    @johngrantham5508 2 місяці тому +1

    Big Buff was tough Stuff. He deserve to relax. As a Blackhawk fan he made us proud. He had speed for a man his size.

  • @bradzimmer239
    @bradzimmer239 Рік тому +4

    To this day, still miss Byfuglien in the line up.

  • @swish-r9v
    @swish-r9v Рік тому +2

    Top star in jets 2.0

  • @KelvinMytroen
    @KelvinMytroen 11 місяців тому +1

    When Big Buff retired the Jets game just wasn't the same. His brute strength and hockey ability was a pleasure to watch. I'm sure being hit by Buff was in many opposing players mightmares. Love to see him play again!

  • @zachdrums13
    @zachdrums13 Рік тому +1

    "It's REAL LIFE"
    WTF are you even talking about? Byfuglien did NOT take a 3 year break and return to the nhl
    honorable mention: "habititat"

  • @xtce73
    @xtce73 9 місяців тому +1

    I love Big Buff!!

  • @steverabideau3779
    @steverabideau3779 Рік тому +1

    How do you walk away
    Ask Barry Sanders

  • @sluefoot58
    @sluefoot58 10 місяців тому +1

    Dustin, I am glad that you are taking care of you. Only you know what your body can & can not take in the long run. Mentally or physically. I am very proud of you, & also very happy that you are taking time out for yourself. I miss you on the ice my friend, for sure. But in the end, it is your choice. You will always be one of my favorite players in the history of the game. Miss you my friend, but very happy for you in life. Peace to you always Dustin. 🫡

  • @chrismyers99
    @chrismyers99 7 місяців тому +1

    I, and probably everyone not directly involved in Buf's leaving the NHL, haven't heard the whole/real story. I remember talk of an off-season injury incurred while doing something that would've allowed the team to terminate his contract. Buf tried to hide it and act as if he was injured in training camp. I don't know the details, but it wasn't Buf walking in one day and saying he was done, there was more to it. Regardless, I loved watching him play, and wish he was still playing.

  • @D2TMFZ
    @D2TMFZ Рік тому +1

    I like how the nhl never speaks about him. He's blacklisted for what ? Because he wanted to retire his choice.

    • @beyond_thebench
      @beyond_thebench  Рік тому

      Ya you don’t hear much about him really! But I think he wants it that way.

  • @simonnam453
    @simonnam453 Рік тому +1

    I am no fan of Tkachuk. However, if I were a GM of a NHL team with a small size of brain, I would rather have Tkachuk than Msthews if the goal was to win the stanley cup.
    Individually, yes, I do believe Mathews will be a better STATS players ( more numbers on paper)
    However he is one dimensional and his stayle of play thus far proved does not work in today's Playoff Hockey.
    Also, as a Royal Canadian Lad cheers for Canadian Based NHL teams, looking at today's NHL, Florida Panthers is in a better position to win the cup.
    NHL has been trying to 'Grow' games in places Hockey has no business ( California, Texas and all of Southern United State)
    Yes. Of all players forementioned , I would take Tkachuk in a heart Beat.

    • @beyond_thebench
      @beyond_thebench  Рік тому

      Totally fair point that I think a lot of people would agree with! Until Matthews proves himself in the playoffs, he’s just a stud regular season player.

  • @12YearLagavulin
    @12YearLagavulin 7 місяців тому +1

    He was a unique force on the ice. Teams had no answer for him. I was angry when the Blackhawks had to part ways with him due to a front office mishap.

  • @davidd5407
    @davidd5407 6 місяців тому +1

    The guy was a helluva pwr fwd in Chicago.
    Had he been able to stay there, he might have totally redefined the position.
    Had WPG had the keen sense to cultivate that skill set, they would have gone far w that guy upfront in the playoffs.

    • @beyond_thebench
      @beyond_thebench  6 місяців тому

      Totally, he was a unicorn! Miss ya Buff !

  • @2mnxffrddfghjbbvcdfh6644bcddcv

    Amazing player, however this video answer ls little about his surgery or issues with leaving the Jets. It's clickbait

  • @pilbomags488
    @pilbomags488 Рік тому +1

    It's his life, who am I to say?

  • @JasperRGH
    @JasperRGH Рік тому

    Would like to see him on Spittin chiclets

  • @MLADERAS
    @MLADERAS Рік тому +1

    Thank you 33🏆

  • @TheStartUpScreen
    @TheStartUpScreen Рік тому +1

    6:53 habatadatat

  • @INMATEofARKHAM
    @INMATEofARKHAM 8 місяців тому

    I'll say what I always say when Byfuglien's name comes up... There have been better players who have retired since him, even a few HoFers, but I'm hard pressed to name a single player that retired since Big Buff that I miss more.
    He was that freaking unique.

  • @georgesmith9674
    @georgesmith9674 Рік тому +1

    His life his choice

  • @ruiarruda1372
    @ruiarruda1372 7 місяців тому +1

    Big Buff!!! the leafs needs you!! you owe to the game to make a come back!!!

  • @haroldpelletier223
    @haroldpelletier223 9 днів тому +1

    His name will go on the cup when they will it all go jets go

  • @gamehappenings
    @gamehappenings 8 місяців тому +1

    My favourite .moment with him was when the jets and sharks were playing and he knocked down 3 players at once

  • @gastondeveaux3783
    @gastondeveaux3783 8 місяців тому +2

    Hmmm, 9 minutes and we learned absolutely nothing. So he's fishing? I could see that from the clickbait. Unexpected return to the ice? Where? In a beer league? Zero explanation.

  • @sharkusvelarde
    @sharkusvelarde Рік тому +1

    Habititat?!

  • @emdrw4650
    @emdrw4650 8 місяців тому +1

    BIG BUUF WAS IN HIS OWN LEAGUE...
    HE WAS TO MUCH OF MAN FOR THE WHINNY PLAYERS IN THE NHL TODAY...
    ENJOY LIFE!