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Devils Land Hellebuyck to Bolster Net
New Jersey acquires the three-time Vezina winner in a multi-piece deal that sends assets to Winnipeg.
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Trade Breakdown
The Devils acquired Connor Hellebuyck from the Jets in exchange for Dawson Mercer, Nick Bjugstad, Nico Daws, Alexander Command, a 2027 seventh-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.
Devils Outlook
New Jersey enters the weekend in the second Eastern Conference wild-card spot after allowing the second-fewest high-danger scoring chances per 60, the third-fewest scoring chances per 60 and the 10th-fewest shots per 60. The club owns a 59.74 percent shot share in 5-on-5 play while ranking 12th in goals per game, yet carries the 13th-lowest 5-on-5 save percentage at 89.95 percent.
Jets Outlook
Winnipeg has averaged 2.60 goals per game, ranking 25th, with Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele and Gabriel Vilardi combining for 40 percent of the team's scoring. The Jets rank 12th-fewest in shots per 60 and 13th-fewest in scoring chances per 60 while posting a 47.30 percent 5-on-5 shot share. Mercer posted 20 goals and 42 points in 18:13 average ice time last season and has recorded zero goals with four assists through 10 games this year. Bjugstad, who had six goals and nine points in 61 games, is recovering from pectoral surgery with a return expected in four to six months. The Jets now hold 28 draft picks over the next three years.
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