Back to the Winnipeg Jets Newsfeed

Winnipeg Jets: 5 Reasons a Stanley Cup is Coming – #2

Whether it be the Chicago Blackhawks, Los Angeles Kings, or Pittsburgh Penguins, they all have three defenseman they really rely on. Chicago has Duncan Keith, Niklas Hjalmarsson, and Brent Seabrook. All three of them almost play half the game. Los Angeles relied on Drew Doughty, Jake Muzzin, and Alec Martinez during their parade seasons. The weak on defence Penguins still had players they could rely on, mostly named Kris Letang, but also with help from Brian Dumoulin, and Trevor Daley.

Who leads the Winnipeg Jets defence?

Dustin Byfuglien
Jan 5, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien (33) skates up ice with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Penguins won 6-5. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The Jets own the best trio of 1-2-3 right-handed defenseman.