Report: Jets exploring Byfuglien trade options

The Winnipeg Jets are attempting to exhaust all trade options for Dustin Byfuglien, sources told TSN's Frank Seravalli.

Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff is in contact with interested teams, and talks have picked up in recent days, reports Seravalli.

The veteran blue-liner, who'll turn 35 in March, is reportedly still a long shot to play this season. He's sat out the entire campaign amid a dispute with the team over his injury status. The Jets suspended him in September for not reporting to training camp.

Byfuglien and the Jets were working toward terminating his contract in early February but Winnipeg waited to do so while exploring potential deals.

While his $7.6-million cap hit came off the Jets' books when they suspended him, that number has theoretically been reduced to a prorated $1.84 million with 45 days remaining in the regular season.

Byfuglien is signed through 2020-21 and owed $6 million in base salary next season.

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