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Devils goalie Hellebuyck won't play against Jets tonight in return to Winnipeg

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The Canadian Press. (2026, November 10). Devils goalie Hellebuyck won't play against Jets tonight in return to Winnipeg. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/devils-goalie-hellebuyck-won-t-play-against-jets-tonight-in-return-to-winnipeg/article_20c0b428-9989-5a64-99e3-707d2b749e0e.html

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Connor Hellebuyck will not play against his former team, the Winnipeg Jets, when the New Jersey Devils visit Winnipeg tonight. Despite wanting to face the Jets, the Devils determined it would improve their chances of winning with another goalie. This decision has disappointed Jets coach Scott Arniel and fans seeking closure since Hellebuyck's trade in October. The Devils’ goaltender plans to address his departure during a media session before explaining why he requested a trade from Winnipeg.
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Connor Hellebuyck, the three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender, will not play for the New Jersey Devils against his former team, the Winnipeg Jets, in Winnipeg on Tuesday. This decision came despite Hellebuyck's desire to face his previous teammates and fans after being traded by the Jets on October 23 for forward Dawson Mercer, goalie Nico Daws, and a second-round draft pick from the 2029 NHL draft. The Devils' general manager Sunny Mehta cited a potential "reduction in expected win probability" as the reason for sitting Hellebuyck. Fans of both teams are puzzled by this move, with some Jets fans feeling betrayed given that Hellebuyck had signed a seven-year, $59.1 million contract extension just two years prior before requesting a trade.

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WINNIPEG - Connor Hellebuyck will face the media — but not the Jets — when he returns to Winnipeg for the first time since his trade to the New Jersey Devils.
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“However, in our estimation, playing in this game would potentially give us a reduction in our expected win probability.
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Jets ORG · 5× WINNIPEG GPE · 5× Devils ORG · 2× Hellebuyck PERSON · 2× New Jersey GPE · 2× Connor Hellebuyck PERSON · 1× Scott Arniel PERSON · 1× The Canadian Press ORG · 1× Toronto GPE · 1× the New Jersey Devils ORG · 1×

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The Devils announced after Sunday’s 4-0 shutout win over Toronto that the star goaltender would not play against Winnipeg tonight, saying their analysis showed they had a better chance of winning with another goalie.
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WINNIPEG - Connor Hellebuyck will face the media — but not the Jets — when he returns to Winnipeg for the first time since his trade to the New Jersey Devils.

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WINNIPEG - Connor Hellebuyck will face the media — but not the Jets — when he returns to Winnipeg for the first time since his trade to the New Jersey Devils. asserted
he → face → Devils
The Devils announced after Sunday’s 4-0 shutout win over Toronto that the star goaltender would not play against Winnipeg tonight, saying their analysis showed they had a better chance of winning with another goalie. asserted
they → announce → goalie
The 33-year-old Hellebuyck says he wanted to face his former team but understands the Devils’ decision. asserted
he → say → decision
He plans to explain his reasons for leaving Winnipeg when he speaks to reporters today. asserted
he → plan → reporters
Jets coach Scott Arniel said he is disappointed because the Jets want closure for the organization and its fans, but now the issue is pushed down the road. asserted
issue → say → road
The Jets are scheduled to visit New Jersey on Nov. 28. asserted
Jets → schedule → Nov.
Hellebuyck spent 11 seasons with the Jets, winning three Vezina Trophies and the 2024-25 Hart Trophy as league MVP, before demanding a trade. asserted
Hellebuyck → spend → trade
Winnipeg dealt him to New Jersey last month. asserted
Winnipeg → deal → Jersey
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 10, 2026. asserted
report → publish → Press
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