Devils acquire Olympic champion Hellebuyck from Jets in blockbuster trade

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 18:08 · Archive

The New Jersey Devils have acquired goalie Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets in a major trade.

The New Jersey Devils have acquired goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets in a deal that sees the 33-year-old Olympic gold medallist join fellow USA star Jack Hughes. The Jets granted Hellebuyck's trade request after months of standoff, during which they suspended him for failing to report to training camp.

The Devils sent centre Dawson Mercer, goalie Nico Daws, forward Nick Bjugstad, prospect Alexander Command, a 2029 second-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick to Winnipeg. Hellebuyck's contract carries an annual salary cap hit of $8.5 million, with five seasons remaining on his deal.

Hellebuyck, a three-time Vezina Trophy winner and 2024-25 NHL MVP, spent his entire 11-year career with the Jets before this trade. He backstopped Team USA to victory over Canada in the Olympic final at Milan-Cortina in February. It was not immediately clear how soon he would be ready to play after missing training camp. The Devils' current goaltending combination of Jake Allen and Nico Daws has posted an .880 save percentage, ranking 23rd among 32 teams.

How it is being reported

• New Jersey Devils land Olympic hero Connor Hellebuyck in blockbuster trade with WinnipegThree-time Vezina winner leaves Winnipeg after 11 years Devils send four players and two draft picks to Jets Olympic gold medalist joins US teammate Jack Hughes Connor Hellebuyck finally has a new home after the Winnipeg Jets granted the three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender’s trade request in a deal that sent him to the New Jersey Devils on Friday. The Devils sent center Dawson Mercer, goalie Nico Daws, prospect Alexander Command, forward Nick Bjugstad, a 2029 second-round pick and a 2027 seventh-rounder to Winnipeg for Hellebuyck. Continue reading...Guardian Sport · 23 Oct, 17:47
• Devils get Connor Hellebuyck in seismic trade with JetsIt's a gold medal reunion in New Jersey.New York Post · 23 Oct, 17:22

In this story: Connor Hellebuyck · Jack Hughes · New Jersey Devils · Winnipeg Jets · Sunny Mehta

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