“Buff Was a Beauty”: One of the Wildest On-Ice Moments Left NHL Fans Stunned

Even amongst the greatest of professional hockey players, some are remembered for their iconic moments. Dustin Byfuglien is one such player who amazed his fans and his peers in the National Hockey League on a regular basis. Recently, one of his comrades and contemporary couldn’t help but praise his style on the ice. In an interview with Sportsnet, Connor Hellebuyck opened up about his favorite and most memorable Dustin “Buff” Byfuglien moments that he witnessed in the hockey arena.

As soon as the interview aired, videos of that moment started circulating, and fans couldn’t stop reminiscing about the phenomenon that is Buff.

Dustin Byfuglien and his memorable moments on the ice

This iconic moment took place during one of the annual skills competitions conducted by the Jets. Byfuglien made a penalty shot with one hand, and it was so exceptional that it is ingrained in Hellebuyck’s mind to this day. But he is not the only one who distinctly remembers this iconic shot. The Buff’s fans do too. And when the video of this shot was put on the official Winnipeg Jets Facebook page, the comments started pouring in.

Buff was labeled to be among the top 5 Jets by many fans. One person wrote, “Buff was a beauty. One of my top 5 gave jets of all time….Hedberg, Hull, Hawerchuk, Selanne and Buff,”. Another person commented, “One of my top Jets ever💙Miss you big Buff,” and another mentioned, “Top 5 greatest player”

The majority of the fans reminisced about the past moments after watching the incredible shot. One follower commented, “I remember this incredible shot 🤯 Big Buff is missed.” A fan also commented, “WE MISS YOU MAN!!!” While another dedicated fan wrote, “When Buff was in the line-up you never wanted to miss a game!” Some people also wanted a Buff comeback. Someone said, “He was so much fun to watch wish he was still a jet” 

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Dustin Byfuglien is one such hockey player who couldn’t be more worthy of the adoration he receives even now. During his tenure at the NHL, he was a fearsome player with a prestigious career.

The Big Buff’s astounding achievements

Byfuglien was a defenseman for more than 10 years. One of his most notable achievements was his ability to rack up penalty minutes. He had a total of 1,094 penalty minutes throughout his entire career. A reason for this was probably that he was a big guy, and he wasn’t afraid to use his stature to his advantage against other players.

Buff was also a dual player, with two specialties instead of one. He had the ability to play as a forward in addition to his position as a defenseman. The aura he exuded on the rink has left a mark on players as well as fans, and they still can’t get enough of him.

What is your favorite Buff moment? Let us know in the comments.

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