Dustin Byfuglien

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Defenseman Age: 39-12d Exp: 14 Years
Drafted: Round 8 (#245 overall), 2003 College: Prince George Agent(s): Octagon

  • Current Contract

    Dustin Byfuglien signed a 5 year / $38,000,000 contract with the Winnipeg Jets, including $38,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $7,600,000.

    Contract: 5 yr(s) / $38,000,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $7,600,000
    Free Agent: 2021 / UFA
    Year   Age Status Base Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Cap Hit Cap Hit % Yearly Cash
    2015-16 Contract details by year 30 $6,000,000 - - $5,200,000 9.12% $6,000,000($6,000,000)
    2016-17 Contract details by year 31 $6,000,000 $2,000,000 - $7,600,000 11.85% $6,000,000($12,000,000)
    2017-18 Contract details by year 32 $8,000,000 - - $7,600,000 10.17% $8,000,000($20,000,000)
    2018-19 Contract details by year 33 $8,000,000 - - $7,600,000 10.05% $8,000,000($28,000,000)
    2019-20 Contract details by year 34 $8,000,000 - - $7,600,000 9.4% $8,000,000($36,000,000)
    2020-21 Contract details by year 35 $6,000,000 - - $7,600,000 8.87% $6,000,000($42,000,000)
    2021-22 Free Agent Year 36   UFA  
    Contract Notes:
    • 2016-17: no move clause
    • 2018-20: 14 team no-trade list

    Previous Contracts

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    2011-2015

    Contract: 5 yr(s) / $26,000,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $5,200,000
    Free Agent: 2016 / UFA

    2008-2010

    Contract: 3 yr(s) / $9,000,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $3,000,000
    Free Agent: 2011 / RFA

    2005-2007Entry Level

    Contract: 3 yr(s) / $1,945,000
    Signing Bonus $300,000
    Average Salary $648,333
    Free Agent: 2008 / RFA
  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    2005-2006 Player Cash Earnings $450,000 $100,000 - $550,000
    2006-2007 Player Cash Earnings $500,000 $100,000 - $600,000
    2007-2008 Player Cash Earnings $575,000 $100,000 - $675,000
    2008-2009 Player Cash Earnings $3,000,000 - - $3,000,000
    2009-2010 Player Cash Earnings $3,000,000 - - $3,000,000
    2010-2011 Player Cash Earnings $3,000,000 - - $3,000,000
    2011-2012 Player Cash Earnings $4,250,000 - - $4,250,000
    2012-2013 Player Cash Earnings $2,487,805 - - $2,487,805
    2013-2014 Player Cash Earnings $5,750,000 - - $5,750,000
    2014-2015 Player Cash Earnings $5,750,000 - - $5,750,000
    2015-2016 Player Cash Earnings $6,000,000 - - $6,000,000
    2016-2017 Player Cash Earnings $6,000,000 - - $6,000,000
    2017-2018 Player Cash Earnings $8,000,000 - - $8,000,000
    2018-2019 Player Cash Earnings $8,000,000 - - $8,000,000
    Est. Earnings (14 seasons) $56,762,805 $300,000 - $57,062,805
    Year Team Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    6 seasons Player Cash Earnings $10,525,000 $300,000 - $10,825,000
    8 seasons Player Cash Earnings $46,237,805 - - $46,237,805
  • Fines

    Date Team Category Games Susp. Forfeited Reason
    12/28/2018 Player contract details by year Slashing $2,500 Slashing Johnny Gaudreau (CGY)
    02/19/2018 Player contract details by year Slashing $5,000 Slashing Jay Beagle (WAS)
    04/02/2015 Player contract details by year Cross-checking 4 games $111,827 Illegal cross-check against J.T. Miller (NYR)
    4 $119,327
  • Transactions

    Apr 17 2020Released by Winnipeg (WPG)
    Dec 28 2018Fined $2,500 Slashing Johnny Gaudreau (CGY)
    Dec 28 2018Fined $2,500 Slashing Johnny Gaudreau (CGY)
    Feb 19 2018Fined $5,000 Slashing Jay Beagle (WAS)
    Feb 8 2016Signed a 5 year $38 million extension with Winnipeg (WPG)
    Apr 2 2015Suspended 4 games for an illegal cross-check against JT Miller (NYR), forfeiting $111,827 in 2014-15 salary with Winnipeg (WPG)
    Feb 15 2011Signed a 5 year $26 million extension with Atlanta (ATL)
    Jun 22 2010Traded 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 2008Signed a 3 year $9 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
    Jul 28 2005Signed a 3 year $1.945 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
    Jun 22 2003Drafted by Chicago (CHI): Round 8 (#245 overall)