When star goalies get traded in their primes: A case study

Oct 28, 2026, 10:59 AM ET|Comments (0)

from Daily Faceoff, by Ryan Cuneo,

Congratulations to Connor Hellebuyck. After a public trade request and holdout, the star goaltender finally escaped the wintry wasteland of Winnipeg to reach the sunny climes of… Newark, New Jersey? OK, Hellebuyck’s move from the Winnipeg Jets to the New Jersey Devils may not have gotten him the palm trees and tax breaks that have been so en vogue for NHL players lately, but the 33-year old might just be the final piece for a talented young team that has been trying to get over the proverbial hump for years now.

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