Connor Hellebuyck goes to Bass Pro Shops opening in NJ — one day after brutal Winnipeg booing

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Arnold, C. (2026, November 12). Connor Hellebuyck goes to Bass Pro Shops opening in NJ — one day after brutal Winnipeg booing. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/11/sports/connor-hellebuyck-goes-to-bass-pro-shops-opening-in-nj/

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Connor Hellebuyck attended the grand opening of the new 200,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Sayreville, New Jersey, where he received a warm welcome from fans. This came just one day after facing intense criticism and boos during his return to Winnipeg with the New Jersey Devils following his trade from the Jets last October. At the store opening, Hellebuyck interacted with fans by signing autographs, while the Bass Pro Shops shared images of him on their Instagram Story. The article highlights the stark contrast between Hellebuyck’s reception in New Jersey and Winnipeg, emphasizing his status as an avid angler andOutdoor Canada's feature on him from 2024.

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Connor Hellebuyck received a warm welcome at the grand opening of Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Sayreville, New Jersey, on Wednesday, November 8, 2026. This was a stark contrast to his return to Winnipeg the previous night, where he faced harsh criticism from fans after being traded by the Jets to the Devils earlier that month. Hellebuyck's appearance at the store was unannounced but quickly noted by fans who were present for the festivities; one fan even shared an image on X (formerly Twitter) of a hat signed by the goaltender during his visit. The event marked a significant shift in public reception for Hellebuyck, highlighting the difference between the reactions from Jets fans and Devils supporters.

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Connor Hellebuyck faced an entirely different crowd on Wednesday night. asserted

Hellebuyck → face → night

The Devils’ goaltender was given a warm reception when he appeared at the grand opening of the massive Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Sayreville, N.J., one day after a brutal return to Winnipeg. asserted

he → give → Winnipeg

Hellebuyck, a noted lifelong angler, appeared to have made the stop at the new 200,000-square-foot store unannounced, but was quickly spotted by Devils fans who also happened to be there for the festivities. asserted

who → note → festivities

Bass Pro Shops, on its Instagram Story, shared an image of Hellebuyck signing a fan’s hat while at the New Jersey location. asserted

Hellebuyck → share → location

Another fan posted on X, showing a photo of an autographed Bass Pro Shops hat that Hellebuyck signed while he was at the store, after the fan who goes by the social media handle @mar10party posted that “there’s a non-zero chance Helle shows up to the Bass Pro grand opening today.” It was a very different scene from what Hellebuyck faced Tuesday night when he made his highly anticipated return to Winnipeg after a messy exit. asserted

he → post → exit

The Jets traded Hellebuyck to the Devils in October, ending the drawn-out saga between the goaltender and Winnipeg after he had requested a trade earlier in the year. asserted

he → trade → year

He was greeted by boos when he took the ice for warmups and faced a myriad of chants, which included being called a “coward” and “Helle sucks!” Jets fans chanted, “Where is Connor?” 20 seconds into the start of the game, as New Jersey started backup Jake Allen in net. Hellebuyck is an avid fishing fan, as he spoke with Outdoor Canada about it in 2024. asserted

he → greet → 2024

The Devils goaltender was able to be at the store opening with his new team at home on Thursday to host the Capitals at Prudential Center. asserted

goaltender → open → Center

The store is designed to combine retail, conservation education and entertainment experiences, with the Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World featuring an 80,000-gallon Shipwreck Aquarium and a restaurant and entertainment venue. asserted

store → design → Aquarium

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