End of Hellebuyck era brings relief for Jets, Cheveldayoff
The Winnipeg Jets have traded star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils, ending a long-standing saga for the franchise. The return includes forward Dawson Mercer, prospect Alexander Command, and goaltender Nico Daws.
Why it matters
This trade marks a significant shift in the competitive landscape for the Winnipeg Jets and the NHL goaltending market.
WINNIPEG — From an unheralded teenager playing in Odessa, Texas, plucked out of the fifth round, to becoming one of the premier goaltenders in the world.
What a rise it was for Connor Hellebuyck .
And what a circus it became over the last few months, as the Winnipeg Jets navigated the delicate nuances of trying to move a franchise cornerstone in a market plagued with contractual roadblocks, all while operating inside a goaltending market that almost always favours buyers.
All of that finally came to a head on Friday, when the Jets traded Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils for a package that included immediate forward help, a couple of high-end prospects and some draft picks.
For a franchise icon who once publicly spoke of being a "Jet for life," the Hellebuyck era has officially come to an end.
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Winnipeg Jets Trade Star Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to New Jersey Devils
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