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Devils' Brenden Dillon: Inks three-year contract
Brenden Dillon (hand) signed a three-year, $12 million contract with New Jersey on Monday, according to Sportsnet's Luke Gazdic.Dillon compiled eight goals, 20 points, 79 shots on net, 111 blocked shots and 241 hits in 77 regular-season contests with Winnipeg in 2023-24. He will provide the New Jersey Devils with some depth on the blue line and could be a veteran partner for Simon Nemec. The 33-year-old Dillon missed the final two games of Winnipeg's first-round series against Colorado after suffering a cut to his hand by a skate. Still, he should be ready for training camp in the fall.
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Jets' Brenden Dillon: Ruled out for Game 5
Brenden Dillon (hand) will not be available against Colorado for Game 5 on Tuesday, John Lu of TSN reports.Dillon is stuck in a 12-game goal drought during which he has recorded four assists, 10 shots on goal and 45 hits while averaging 19:49 of ice time per contest. With Dillon sidelined, Logan Stanley stepped into the lineup for Game 4 and figures to remain in that role heading into Tuesday's contest.
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Jets' Brenden Dillon: Out Sunday
Brenden Dillon (hand) won't play Sunday against the Avalanche, Mitchell Clinton of the Winnipeg Jets' official site reports.While Dillon has been ruled out for Game 4, there's a chance he could return Tuesday when the Jets return home for Game 5. Still, it's a tough blow for Winnipeg -- the veteran blueliner had three assists through the first three games of the series. Logan Stanley is expected to work on the second pairing in Dillon's absence.
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Jets' Brenden Dillon: Questionable for Sunday
Brenden Dillon (hand) didn't suffer any muscle or tendon damage after being cut by a skate during a scrum at the end of Friday's 6-2 loss to Colorado in Game 3. Although it's great news that he didn't sustain a more serious injury, the 33-year-old defenseman did require stitches and remains questionable for Game 4 versus the Avalanche on Sunday, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports Saturday.Dillon has three assists, four PIM, 12 hits and six blocks while averaging 21:04 of ice time across three playoff contests this year. He also accumulated eight goals, 20 points, 92 PIM, 241 hits and 111 blocks in 77 regular-season outings. If Dillon can't play Sunday, Logan Stanley will likely draw into the lineup.
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Jets' Brenden Dillon: Suffers hand injury
Brenden Dillon suffered a hand injury at the end of Friday's 6-2 loss to Colorado in Game 3, according to Mitchell Clinton of the Winnipeg Jets' official site.There were fisticuffs at the final buzzer, and Dillon picked up roughing minors against Jack Johnson and Brandon Duhaime. Coach Rick Bowness said after the game that there was no update on Dillon's status as the defenseman was still being evaluated. If Dillon is unavailable for Sunday's Game 4 matchup, Logan Stanley or Colin Miller could be inserted into the lineup.
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Jets' Brenden Dillon: Generates assist Tuesday
Brenden Dillon logged an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche in Game 2.Dillon already has three helpers over two playoff games -- he logged just one assist across his last nine regular-season outings. The 33-year-old defenseman is better known for his physical and defensive play than his offense, though he put up 20 points, 241 hits and 111 blocked shots in 77 contests during the regular season. He should continue to see time on the Winnipeg Jets' second pairing.
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Jets' Brenden Dillon: Earns pair of helpers
Brenden Dillon notched two assists, three hits, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Avalanche in Game 1.Dillon did his job well defensively and still had enough in the tank to help out on goals by Josh Morrissey and Adam Lowry. This was Dillon's first multi-point effort since Nov. 18. The veteran defenseman had 20 points, 241 hits, 111 blocked shots and 92 PIM over 77 regular-season appearances, offering some toughness in a top-four role.
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Jets' Brenden Dillon: Ready to play
Brenden Dillon (rest) will play in Sunday's postseason tilt against Colorado, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.Dillon missed Thursday's matchup with the Canucks due to rest and will be fine to assume his usual top-four role against the Avalanche. He finished the regular season with eight goals and 20 points through 77 contests.
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Jets' Brenden Dillon: Sitting Thursday
Brenden Dillon (rest) will sit out Thursday's regular-season finale at home against Vancouver, per Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press.Dillion was a physical force throughout the regular season, recording 241 hits and 111 blocked shots. The 33-year-old also registered eight goals and 12 assists in 77 games this year. Look for him to skate in a top-four role during the playoffs.
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Jets' Brenden Dillon: Returns to lineup
Brenden Dillon registered a hit and a plus-3 rating in a 5-2 win over the Sabres on Sunday.After missing the last game with an illness, Dillon returned to his regular spot on the second pairing with partner Neal Pionk. Dillon finished with two shots, one hit, one blocked shot and a plus-3 rating in 17:47 of ice time. He can be a solid depth piece or streamer in deeper leagues for his contribution in hits -- he has 30 hits in his last eight games -- but his lack of offensive production limits Dillon's fantasy value.
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