{
  "id": 19086301,
  "title": "Devils GM says Connor Hellebuyck will not play against Winnipeg Jets, citing 'reduction' in win probability",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/devils-gm-says-connor-hellebuyck-will-not-play-against-winnipeg-jets",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T04:01:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/article/devils-gm-says-connor-hellebuyck-will-not-play-against-winnipeg-jets-citing-reduction-in-win-probability-040128140.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Jersey Devils goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will not play against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, according to general manager Sunny Mehta. Mehta cited concerns that Hellebuyck's participation could reduce the team's win probability. Hellebuyck had expressed a desire to play, but the decision ultimately came down to load management. The Devils have already started Hellebuyck three times this week. Hellebuyck spoke to reporters postgame, expressing disappointment but understanding the team's perspective. He also noted that the trade left \"a pretty sour taste\" in Winnipeg. The saga began in August when Hellebuyck requested a trade from the Winnipeg Jets, citing the need for a fresh start. In September, the Jets suspended him for failing to report to training camp, suspensions costing him nearly $930,000. Hellebuyck has gone 5-0 in five starts for the Devils since joining them in October.",
  "summary": "Hellebuyck told reporters that he is 'disappointed' to not get to play against his former team, but said it's 'out of (his) hands.'",
  "key_points": [
    "New Jersey Devils GM Sunny Mehta decides against Connor Hellebuyck playing against Winnipeg Jets.",
    "Hellebuyck's participation could reduce team's win probability, citing load management.",
    "Hellebuyck expressed disappointment but understood team's perspective after trade request."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}