{
  "id": 19213256,
  "title": "Jets coach Arniel disappointed Hellebuyck won’t face former team in Winnipeg",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/jets-coach-arniel-disappointed-hellebuyck-wont-face-former-team-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T20:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/2026/11/09/jets-coach-arniel-disappointed-hellebuyck-wont-face-former-team-in-winnipeg"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel expressed disappointment that Connor Hellebuyck, his former goaltender, will not be facing the team that signed him on Tuesday night. The Devils made the announcement following Hellebuyck's impressive performance in a 4-0 win against Toronto on Sunday. Arniel argued that analytics suggested they had a higher probability of victory with a different goalie. Hellebuyck spent 11 seasons with the Jets, earning three Vezina Trophies and a Hart Trophy as league MVP before being traded to the Devils on October 23rd. Arniel hoped that Hellebuyck facing his former team would provide closure for the organization, players, and fans, noting that Hellebuyck's absence only prolongs a lingering issue for the Jets since the summer. Arniel also questioned the Devils' rationale for choosing not to use Hellebuyck in the crucial match.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Jets coach Scott Arniel upset Hellebuyck won't face former team.",
    "Devils chose Hellebuyck over Jets for Tuesday night game.",
    "Arniel hoped Hellebuyck's return would bring closure."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "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."
}