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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Hellebuyck not starting against Jets in Winnipeg a ‘disappointment,’ Arniel says
Hellebuyck not starting against Jets in Winnipeg a ‘disappointment,’ Arniel says

NHL.com • 10 nov. 00h07

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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Arniel criticizes Devils’ decision not to play Hellebuyck vs. Jets: Goalie ‘gave up on us’
Arniel criticizes Devils’ decision not to play Hellebuyck vs. Jets: Goalie ‘gave up on us’

Sportsnet.ca • 09 nov. 19h22

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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Why Hellebuyck will likely be out of sight beyond warmups in Winnipeg return Tuesday
Why Hellebuyck will likely be out of sight beyond warmups in Winnipeg return Tuesday

TSN • 09 nov. 16h02

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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Hellebuyck willing to face the music, but Devils say he won't play game in Winnipeg
Hellebuyck willing to face the music, but Devils say he won't play game in Winnipeg

CBC • 09 nov. 14h20

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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Connor Hellebuyck Won't Start In Winnipeg Because Of "Expected Win Probability"
Connor Hellebuyck Won't Start In Winnipeg Because Of "Expected Win Probability"

Defector • 09 nov. 14h00

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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