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Devils’ playoff odds surge with blockbuster Connor Hellebuyck trade

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Treppedi, S. (2026, October 23). Devils’ playoff odds surge with blockbuster Connor Hellebuyck trade. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/23/betting/devils-playoff-odds-surge-with-blockbuster-connor-hellebuyck-trade/

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The New Jersey Devils' playoff odds increased significantly after acquiring veteran goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from another team (the specific former team is not named). According to betting markets on Kalshi and DraftKings Sportsbook, the Devils’ chances of making the playoffs rose from 55% to 70%, with DraftKings now listing them at -400 odds. The trade also slightly boosted their Stanley Cup odds, though less dramatically. Hellebuyck’s addition is seen as a solution to the team's longstanding goaltending issues since Martin Brodeur left in 2014.

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Connor Hellebuyck, the three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender for the Winnipeg Jets, was traded to the New Jersey Devils on October 20, 2026, ending a months-long standoff. The trade sent Hellebuyck, who won Olympic gold with the US team in February and is also the NHL MVP from the 2024-25 season, along with a conditional first-round pick to New Jersey. In return, Winnipeg received center Dawson Mercer, goalie Nico Daws, forward Nick Bjugstad, prospect Alexander Command, and two draft picks (a 2027 seventh-round pick and a 2029 second-rounder). Hellebuyck's departure marks the end of his 11-year career with Winnipeg, during which he recorded an impressive regular-season record of 354 wins, 208 losses, and 55 ties. The trade significantly boosts New Jersey’s chances in the Stanley Cup playoffs, increasing their odds from 55% to 70%, according to betting markets.

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Connor Hellebuyck punched his ticket out of Winnipeg, and the betting markets are confident he’ll help the Devils punch theirs to the playoffs. asserted

Devils → punch → playoffs

New Jersey’s chances of making the postseason surged 15 percentage points on Kalshi, climbing from 55 percent to 70 percent following the deal. asserted

chances → make → deal

DraftKings Sportsbook now lists the Devils at -400 to make the playoffs, implying an 80 percent probability. asserted

Sportsbook → list → probability

Their movement in the Stanley Cup markets was less pronounced, rising from 3 to 5 percent on Kalshi and 15/1 to 14/1 odds on DraftKings. asserted

movement → rise → DraftKings

The Devils, who enter the weekend 6-4-0 and in the Eastern Conference’s second wild card spot, exchanged forwards Dawson Mercer and Nick Bjugstad, goaltender Nico Daws, prospect Alexander Command, and two draft picks for the veteran superstar. asserted

who → enter → superstar

Since Hall of Fame legend Martin Brodeur left the team in 2014, the Devils have consistently struggled to find a secure goaltending situation. asserted

Devils → leave → situation

Right now, New Jersey has allowed the third-fewest expected goals per game in the NHL, yet ranks just 24th in team save percentage. asserted

Jersey → allow → percentage

Per MoneyPuck, Daws has surrendered 2.3 goals more than expected (GSAx), ranking 53rd among all goaltenders. asserted

Daws → surrender → goaltenders

Jake Allen has fared worse, allowing 3.7 goals above expected to rank 60th. asserted

Allen → fare → 60th

Hellebuyck has led the NHL in goals saved above expected in four of the past seven seasons. asserted

Hellebuyck → lead → seasons

The Devils’ best individual goaltending campaign over the past decade came from journeyman Vitek Vanecek in 2022-23, when he saved 15.4 goals above expected — Hellebuyck has topped that number in six of his last seven campaigns. asserted

Hellebuyck → come → campaigns

Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NHL Hellebuyck captured the Hart Trophy and his third Vezina Trophy in 2024-25 before a disappointing final season in Winnipeg. His arrival in Newark reunites him with Jack Hughes, his Team USA teammate during February’s Winter Olympics, where Hellebuyck made 41 saves in an overtime victory over Canada to win the gold medal for the first time in 46 years. The Devils have made the playoffs twice in Hughes’ eight-year career in New Jersey. asserted

Devils → read → Jersey

They have appeared three times since their last visit to the Stanley Cup Final in 2012. asserted

They → appear → 2012

Why Trust New York Post Betting Sean Treppedi handicaps the NFL, NHL, MLB and college football for the New York Post. He primarily focuses on picks that reflect market value while tracking trends to mitigate risk. asserted

that → trust → risk

Devils’ playoff odds surge with blockbuster Connor Hellebuyck trade

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