‘I hope they know I care about them,’ Connor Hellebuyck says to Jets fans after trade

Connor Hellebuyck addressed his trade from the Winnipeg Jets to the New Jersey Devils during an introductory press conference. He declined to discuss the specific reasons for his trade demand, citing respect for the upcoming Heritage Game.
Why it matters
The departure of a star player from a franchise often signals significant shifts in team dynamics and fan relations within the NHL.
It took until the very end of his introductory news conference Saturday - right around the 15-minute mark - before Connor Hellebuyck was finally asked the question that hockey fans back in Winnipeg were likely waiting for.
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