Devils trade for goalie Connor Hellebuyck, sending four players and two picks to Jets
Winnipeg traded three-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils on Friday, granting his trade request.
The Winnipeg Jets traded goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils on Friday. The Guardian reports the Jets granted his trade request.
Hellebuyck has won the Vezina Trophy three times. The Guardian says he spent 11 years in Winnipeg.
New Jersey is sending Winnipeg four players: Dawson Mercer, Nico Daws, Alexander Command and Nick Bjugstad. Mercer is a center, Daws a goalie, Command a prospect and Bjugstad a forward. The Devils are also giving up a 2029 second-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick, according to The Guardian.
Hellebuyck now plays alongside Jack Hughes. Both outlets note the two were on the U.S. team that won Olympic gold.
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- The GuardianNew Jersey Devils land Olympic hero Connor Hellebuyck in blockbuster trade with WinnipegFri, Oct 23, 12:47 PM EDT
- Fox NewsTeam USA's Olympic hockey heroes reunite as Jack Hughes' Devils land goalie Connor Hellebuyck in blockbusterFri, Oct 23, 4:08 PM EDT
- Fox NewsTeam USA hero Connor Hellebuyck discusses the difference between playing hockey in US and CanadaSat, Oct 24, 9:20 PM EDT
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