Jets coach condemns Devils' decision to bench Hellebuyck in Winnipeg

Jets coach condemns Devils' decision to bench Hellebuyck in Winnipeg

On 10 November, Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel said he was disappointed that the New Jersey Devils kept Connor Hellebuyck on the bench for the home game at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg. Arniel argued the decision denied fans and teammates a sense of closure.

Earlier, Devils general manager Sunny Mehta explained that the choice was an organizational one aimed at preserving the team’s expected win probability. The team also indicated that Hellebuyck would dress only as a backup, citing workload considerations alongside the win-probability model.

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New Jersey Devils Connor Hellebuyck Sunny Mehta Sheldon Keefe Jake Allen Winnipeg Jets

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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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November 10, 2026
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Jets coach decries decision to keep Hellebuyck on bench for home game against Devils
Jets coach decries decision to keep Hellebuyck on bench for home game against Devils

NHL.com • 10 Nov 00:07

Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel expressed disappointment that former goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will not start against the New Jersey Devils, a decision made by the Devils organization.

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November 09, 2026
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Jets coach criticizes Devils for benching Hellebuyck in return to Winnipeg
Jets coach criticizes Devils for benching Hellebuyck in return to Winnipeg

Sportsnet.ca • 09 Nov 19:22

Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel said the New Jersey Devils' decision to sit Connor Hellebuyck in his first game back in Manitoba denied fans and teammates closure, while the Devils cited win-probability and workload concerns.

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Devils rest Hellebuyck for Winnipeg game, he will likely serve as backup only
Devils rest Hellebuyck for Winnipeg game, he will likely serve as backup only

TSN • 09 Nov 16:02

New Jersey will not start goaltender Connor Hellebuyck in Tuesday's visit to Winnipeg, citing a projected reduction in win probability, and he is expected to dress only as a backup.

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Devils sit Hellebuyck for Winnipeg game, citing win-probability concerns
Devils sit Hellebuyck for Winnipeg game, citing win-probability concerns

CBC • 09 Nov 14:20

New Jersey Devils general manager Sunny Mehta said the decision to keep goalie Connor Hellebuyck out of the Tuesday matchup in Winnipeg was an organizational choice aimed at preserving the team’s expected win probability.

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Devils cite win-probability concerns for not starting Hellebuyck in Winnipeg
Devils cite win-probability concerns for not starting Hellebuyck in Winnipeg

Defector • 09 Nov 14:00

New Jersey announced that goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will not start against the Winnipeg Jets, citing a projected reduction in expected win probability, while the player expressed disappointment.

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