Connor Hellebuyck and Dylan Larkin have been two of the most prominent names on NHL trade boards this season after both Americans requested moves from their respective clubs. With Hellebuyck traded from the Winnipeg Jets to the New Jersey Devils in a Friday blockbuster, the spotlight now shifts to the former Red Wings captain. The […]
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The Jets receive several assets from the Devils in exchange for the three-time Vezina Trophy winner.
The New Jersey Devils have made their intentions clear: They are prioritizing winning now. The Devils made a blockbuster move Friday morning, acquiring star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg…
Pushing not quite all-in to acquire Connor Hellebuyck instantly elevates the New Jersey Devils, hurts their divisional opponents, and creates a new perception around the team. As for the Winnipeg Jets? Well, the less said, the better.
The New Jersey Devils surprise the NHL by acquiring three‑time Vezina winner Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets in a blockbuster trade announced on October 23, 2026. In return, Winnipeg receives a six‑piece package: former first‑rounder Dawson Mercer, goalie Nico Daws, veteran forward Nick Bjugstad, the 2026 first‑round pick Alexander Command, a 2029 second‑rounder and a 2027 seventh‑rounder. Hellebuyck, who missed September camp and was suspended without pay, ends his $7.5 million‑salary dispute with the Jets and joins a Devils roster featuring fellow Team USA star Jack Hughes. The deal gives New Jersey a contender in the Metropolitan Division and gives the Jets youth and future assets.
Over the summer, the new Devils GM described himself as “reluctant to invest significant assets” in the goalie position.
The New Jersey Devils finish a blockbuster deal, acquiring veteran goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for forward Dawson Mercer, winger Alexander Command, forward Nick Bjugstad, defenseman Nico Daws, a 2029 second‑round pick and a 2027 seventh‑round pick. Hellebuyck, a 33‑year‑old three‑time Vezina winner with an $8.5 M AAV through 2030‑31, brings elite netminding despite a dip to .895 SV% and a recent knee surgery. The Jets gain depth and future assets, while the Devils take on the full contract with no salary retention, hoping his proven playoff pedigree and elite upside can lift them to the postseason.
The Winnipeg Jets have finally found a trade partner for Connor Hellebuyck. Thoughts from the media on how the Jets and Devils did.
The Winnipeg Jets have finally found a trade partner for Connor Hellebuyck. Thoughts from the media on how the Jets and Devils did.
General manager Sunny Mehta’s biggest move to date lands veteran goalie Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets as the Devils seek stability in net. After trading Jacob Markstrom to Florida, New Jersey swaps forward Dawson Mercer, goalie Nico Daws, forward Alexander Command, forward Nick Bjugstad, a 2029 second‑rounder and a 2027 seventh‑rounder for Hellebuyck, who boasts a Vezina, an Olympic gold medal and a Hart Trophy from the 2024‑25 season. Hellebuyck carries an $8.5 M cap hit through 2030‑31 and is returning from knee surgery, but his career .916 SV% suggests upside. The Jets receive depth pieces and picks, while the Devils keep top prospects and first‑round assets. Trade grades: Devils A‑, Jets B+.
The Connor Hellebuyck saga has ended. Earlier today, the Winnipeg Jets and New Jersey Devils linked up for a blockbuster trade involving Hellebuyck. Here are the full details: Devils receive:…
The Winnipeg Jets trade two-time Vezina winner Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils, a deal confirmed by ESPN insider Emily Kaplan. New Jersey receives Hellebuyck without giving up a future first‑round pick, while Winnipeg gets a six‑piece return: forward Dawson Mercer, goalie Nico Daws, veteran forward Nick Bjugstad, 2026 No. 12 overall pick Alexander Command, a 2029 second‑round pick and a 2027 seventh‑round pick. The package delivers immediate NHL talent and elite prospect upside for the Jets, and instantly upgrades the Devils’ net, pairing the star goalie with Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier in the Metropolitan Division race.
The Buffalo Sabres were linked to a potential Connor Hellebuyck trade for months, leaving Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to deal with speculation about his own future — but the star goaltender is headed elsewhere. With Hellebuyck joining the New Jersey Devils in a blockbuster on Friday, Luukkonen is welcoming the chance for some of that noise to […]
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The Connor Hellebuyck saga is over in time to avoid a forced, awkward reunion in Winnipeg.
The Connor Hellebuyck trade saga has finally reached its conclusion, with the Winnipeg Jets trading their franchise goaltender to the New Jersey Devils in a blockbuster deal. Sportsnet insider Elliotte…
The New Jersey Devils complete a blockbuster trade, acquiring star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets. In return, the Jets receive forward Dawson Mercer, forward Alexander Command, goalie Nico Daws, forward Nick Bjugstad, a 2029 second‑round pick and a 2027 seventh‑round pick. The Devils sacrifice depth and future assets to bolster their Stanley Cup push, while Winnipeg gains immediate roster help and several prospects and picks. Hellebuyck’s arrival instantly makes New Jersey a top contender, and the deal’s long‑term impact will hinge on Mercer’s performance and Command’s development.
The Winnipeg Jets have traded veteran goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils on October 23, 2026. In return, New Jersey sends Dawson Mercer, Nico Daws, Alex Command, Nick Bjugstad, a 2027 second‑round pick and a 2029 seventh‑round pick to the Jets. Hellebuyck’s public trade request and a brief suspension ended just before the Heritage Classic, paving the way for the deal that had been rumored since the 2026 draft. The move gives the Devils a long‑awaited franchise goalie and frees the Jets to focus on the upcoming season.
The saga is over: the Winnipeg Jets have traded goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils in a blockbuster deal.
The move comes on the same day that Hellebuyck’s suspension from the team for failing to report to training camp was set to lapse.
Connor Hellebuyck finally has his new team. The New Jersey Devils acquired the star goaltender from the Winnipeg Jets for a package that includes four players and two draft picks. The marquee pieces heading to Winnipeg include 24-year-old forward Dawson Mercer, 2026 first-round pick Alexander Command, and a 2029 second-round pick. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was
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Top NHL insiders Emily Kaplan and Elliotte Friedman report that the Winnipeg Jets and New Jersey Devils are on the brink of a blockbuster trade for Vezina‑trophy winning goalie Connor Hellebuyck. After a tumultuous offseason that saw Hellebuyck request a trade, hold out at training camp and face discipline, the Devils appear poised to acquire him in exchange for high‑end scoring depth and draft assets that Winnipeg desires. The move would give Hellebuyck an American‑market, Stanley‑Cup‑window team and provide New Jersey with elite goaltending to boost its Eastern Conference playoff push.
Connor Hellebuyck has reportedly been traded from the Winnipeg Jets to the New Jersey Devils, ending months of uncertainty surrounding the superstar goalie.
The New Jersey Devils and Winnipeg Jets are reportedly working toward a blockbuster trade involving star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, potentially bringing an end to months of uncertainty surrounding his future…
The New Jersey Devils are close to sealing a blockbuster trade for Winnipeg Jets star goalie Connor Hellebuyck, the three‑time Vezina winner and 2024‑25 Hart Trophy MVP. In exchange, New Jersey would send forward Dawson Mercer, goalie Nico Daws, forward Nick Bjugstad, 2026‑12th‑overall pick Alexander Command, plus a 2029 second‑round and a 2027 seventh‑round pick. Hellebuyck, 33, is on a seven‑year, $59.5 million contract with an $8.5 million cap hit and a season‑long no‑movement clause. The Devils, currently 6‑4‑0 but struggling with a .880 team save percentage, must navigate cap space and likely salary retention to fit Hellebuyck. GM Sunny Mehta, who has already moved Simon Nemec and added Luke Evangelista, aims to address the goaltending weak spot before the Devils host the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.
After a lengthy standoff between Connor Hellebuyck and the Winnipeg Jets, the netminder has officially been traded to the New Jersey Devils.