The Winnipeg Jets have announced that one of their alternate captains has been granted a personal leave of absence from the team. The team does not say why or how long Dustin Byfuglien's leave may last.
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According to one sports columnist, we may hear more about the reasons for the leave or how long Byfuglien is out for later Friday.
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The bulky 34-year-old has been a major part of the Jets' team for eight seasons, nine if you include the one he spent with the Atlanta Thrashers before the team relocated to Winnipeg in 2011.
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