{
  "id": 19080234,
  "title": "Devils GM Mehta: Hellebuyck won’t play Tuesday in Winnipeg",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/devils-gm-mehta-hellebuyck-wont-play-tuesday-in-winnipeg",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T03:31:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/2026/11/08/devils-gm-mehta-hellebuyck-wont-play-tuesday-in-winnipeg"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Connor Hellebuyck will not play in Winnipeg on Tuesday against his former team, the Jets, according to Devils general manager Sunny Mehta. Mehta stated that the decision was made after much debate within the organization. Hellebuyck had expressed his desire to play in the game, but the Devils felt that his participation might negatively impact their chances of winning. Despite Hellebuyck's request, the team proceeded with their decision. Hellebuyck was traded to the Devils from the Jets on October 23, concluding his 11-season tenure in Manitoba. The Jets received a trio of players in return, including forwards Dawson Mercer and Nick Bjugstad, goalie Nico Daws, a draft pick, and a seventh-round selection.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Connor Hellebuyck won't play against former Jets team.",
    "Devils GM Sunny Mehta made decision after debate.",
    "Hellebuyck traded to Devils on October 23."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing competitive outcomes over player preference signals a management approach that values tactical control and winning potential above the personal desires of star individual performers.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}