Hellebuyck cites family concerns and career uncertainty as trade motive to Devils

Hellebuyck cites family concerns and career uncertainty as trade motive to Devils

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Goalie Connor Hellebuyck told reporters in Winnipeg that family considerations and uncertainty about his career prompted his request for a trade to the New Jersey Devils, a move that was finalized in October. Earlier in the week, New Jersey general manager Sunny Mehta said the Devils chose to sit Hellebuyck for the game in Winnipeg to protect the team’s expected win probability, and head coach Sheldon Keefe indicated he would dress only as a backup. Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel publicly decried the decision, saying it denied fans and teammates closure.

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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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Hellebuyck cites family concerns and career uncertainty as reasons for requesting trade to New Jersey
Hellebuyck cites family concerns and career uncertainty as reasons for requesting trade to New Jersey

NHL.com • 10 Nov 20:36

Goalie Connor Hellebuyck explained that personal and professional factors led him to ask the Jets for a trade, which was completed in October.

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Connor Hellebuyck to address media on first return to Winnipeg after trade
Connor Hellebuyck to address media on first return to Winnipeg after trade

CBC • 10 Nov 15:52

Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will hold a news conference in Winnipeg following the New Jersey Devils' morning skate, though he will not play in the game.

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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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