He's a man of few words, a quiet leader who truly does speak softly and carry a big stick.
However, those who know Dustin Byfuglien best say his introverted public nature is at odds with a fiercely competitive athlete who pushes teammates to be better. And so while he may not have waxed poetic as he held court with the media for the first time this NHL season Friday, it quickly became apparent Byfuglien isn't satisfied with the status quo.
As the only member of the 2018-19 Winnipeg Jets to raise the Stanley Cup triumphantly over his head (2010 with the Chicago Blackhawks), you get the sense the big blue-liner is ready to do everything he can to get back to the promised land before he hangs up his skates.