Dustin Byfuglien left the ice during practice Wednesday due to the birth of a child, but he will be in the lineup Thursday against the Bruins, Ted Wyman of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

Byfuglien left the ice during practice Wednesday due to the birth of a child, but he will be in the lineup Thursday against the Bruins, Ted Wyman of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

Analysis:

Byfuglien continues to levy for a contract extension, but those talks have been stale of late. Proving his dedication to the team, he will be in the lineup for Thursday's season opener despite the birth of his child. He's expected to serve exclusively on defense for the Jets this season.