Connor Hellebuyck officially reinstated from suspension after trade to Devils
The long saga between Connor Hellebuyck and the Winnipeg Jets is over. He has officially been traded to the New Jersey Devils and has been reinstated from the suspension that his former team had imposed on him. Hellebuyck had let the Jets know during the offseason that he wanted to be traded by the team and was willing to waive his no-trade […] The post Connor Hellebuyck officially reinstated…
Connor Hellebuyck has officially been reinstated from his suspension following his trade from the Winnipeg Jets to the New Jersey Devils. The long-standing dispute between the goaltender and the Jets has now been resolved, with Hellebuyck moving to the Devils at an $8.1M cap hit for the season. The Devils currently have $103K in projected cap space available.
Hellebuyck had been willing to waive his no-trade contract and had informed the Jets of his desire to be traded during the offseason, but he refused to report for training camp in September, leading to his suspension. With the Devils lacking goaltending depth, Hellebuyck aims to quickly get into game shape and contribute to the team's Stanley Cup aspirations.
The Devils' goaltending unit, previously featuring Jake Allen and Nico Daws, ranked 23rd in the league, stopping only 88% of shots faced. Hellebuyck's standout career includes three Vezina Trophies, a Hart Trophy, and a gold medal with the US at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Despite a less impressive playoff record, his addition to the Devils' roster is expected to bolster their goaltending capabilities.
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