Devils acquire Vezina winner Hellebuyck in trade with Jets
The New Jersey Devils completed a trade for three-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets on 22 October, a move intended to strengthen their defensive metrics and boost their chances of winning the Metropolitan Division title. The deal sent Hellebuyck to New Jersey in exchange for two forwards, a goaltender and multiple draft assets. NHL.
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