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McDavid Welcomes Hellebuyck’s Move East as NHL Reacts to Blockbuster Trade
The Jets ended months of speculation by sending the three-time Vezina Trophy winner east in a package deal, ending a league-wide trade chase.
- On Friday, the Winnipeg Jets traded Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils, ending months of speculation regarding the three-time Vezina Trophy and Hart Trophy winner.
- Hellebuyck, 33, was suspended after missing training camp and the season's start; the team finalized the deal to remove distractions before the Heritage Classic and the date his salary payments resumed.
- Winnipeg received forwards Dawson Mercer, Alexander Command, and Nick Bjugstad, plus goaltender Nico Daws, a 2027 seventh-round pick, and a 2029 second-round pick.
- Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid said "I am certainly glad hes gone east" after practice Friday, while Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar noted it "doesn't hurt my feelings."
- Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen said the trade is "good for everybody" as it quiets league-wide speculation, noting that while noise is inherent to elite sports, players must learn to manage it.
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Carolina Hurricanes Get Final Connor Hellebuyck Decision Amid Trade Rumors
Things are really heating up in the Connor Hellebuyck trade saga, as many NHL insiders are reporting that a trade could be finalized as early as today (10/23). @NHLRumourReport provided some insight on why today makes sense for the Jets to move Hellebuyck: “The Jets had wanted this distraction out of the way ahead of […]
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Scout's Analysis: Breaking down the Connor Hellebuyck blockbuster trade
The New Jersey Devils are the winners of the Connor Hellebuyck sweepstakes, pulling off a big trade with Winnipeg right as the goaltender was scheduled to return to the team. Jason Bukala breaks down both sides of the deal.
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Bias Distribution
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