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Devils Acquire Three-Time Vezina Winner Hellebuyck from Jets
New Jersey adds the decorated goaltender in a deal that sends multiple forwards, a netminder and draft selections to Winnipeg.
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Trade Breakdown
The Devils acquired Connor Hellebuyck from the Jets for forwards Dawson Mercer, Nick Bjugstad and Alexander Command along with goaltender Nico Daws. Winnipeg also received a seventh-round draft pick in 2027 and a second-round selection in 2029. Hellebuyck will forfeit nearly $928,000 in salary after sitting out the start of the season.
Player Profile
The 33-year-old netminder enters the third season of a seven-year contract worth $59.5 million. He has captured three Vezina Trophies and the Hart Trophy as league MVP in 2025. Hellebuyck requested a trade this summer citing family considerations, and Winnipeg had arranged added security after an incident following international competition.
Organizational Moves
First-year Devils general manager Sunny Mehta previously worked in the Panthers front office and traded Jacob Markstrom to Florida this summer. The club now hosts the Jets on Nov. 10 and visits Winnipeg on Nov. 28. New Jersey's Stanley Cup odds improved from 25-1 to 14-1 after the acquisition.
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