Connor Hellebuyck Says He Is Happy About Trade to Devils
Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck expressed happiness about being traded to the New Jersey Devils from the Winnipeg Jets, stating he was eager to play again after a long wait for the trade to be completed.
Houston, TX, October 24, 2026 —
Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck expressed happiness about being traded from the Winnipeg Jets to the New Jersey Devils and said he was eager to play again after a long wait for the trade to be completed.
The available information describes Hellebuyck’s reaction to the move but does not provide the date the trade was completed or details about its terms. It also does not specify when he made the comments, where he made them or what prompted the wait. No direct quotation was provided.
The account identifies Hellebuyck as a goaltender and names the Jets and Devils as the teams involved. It does not include information about other players or assets in the transaction, the teams’ explanations for the move, or any next steps for Hellebuyck. Those details are not available in the summary.
Hellebuyck’s stated eagerness to play again is the only detail provided about his expectations following the trade. The information does not say when he would return to play, describe a schedule or establish whether the trade had any effect on his playing status. Accordingly, the account supports reporting his expressed happiness and anticipation, but not further conclusions about the transaction or its implications.
Further details, including the trade date, terms and circumstances behind the delay, were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Allan Kreda, Associated Press on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.
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