Will Hellebuyck Lure Quinn Hughes to the Devils?
This past weekend, the Connor Hellebuyck saga finally ended. The Jets traded Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils. The blockbuster trade happened Friday morning, after Hellebuyck’s suspension ended and he was set to return to the Jets. To make room for Hellebuyck’s $8.5 million cap hit, the Devils needed to make some cap space. To do so, […] The post Will Hellebuyck Lure Quinn Hughes to the…
On Friday morning, the New Jersey Devils completed a significant trade, acquiring Connor Hellebuyck from the Jets. The Devils needed to create cap space for Hellebuyck's $8.5 million salary, so they moved forwards Dawson Mercer, Nick Bjugstad, backup goaltender Nico Daws, a prospect and two draft picks. Hellebuyck, who recently played in the Winter Olympics, has won three Vezina Trophies, one Hart Trophy and an Olympic gold medal.
The Devils hope he will help them become future Stanley Cup contenders. Meanwhile, Quinn Hughes, a 2026 gold medalist, is still unsigned and has been on the Devils' radar for some time. The Devils have only $16.8 million in projected cap space and seven UFAs next season, giving them room to sign Hughes. If Hughes remains unsigned, the Devils could become an even more attractive destination for him.
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