Devils Acquire Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck From Winnipeg Jets
The New Jersey Devils have acquired U.S. Olympic goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets in a trade that ends months of speculation and fulfills the goalie's trade request.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, October 23, 2026 —
The New Jersey Devils have acquired goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets in a trade, according to the information provided. Hellebuyck is identified as a U.S. Olympic goaltender. The deal ends months of speculation about a possible trade and fulfills the goalie’s trade request.
The available details do not include when the trade was completed or what the Devils and Jets exchanged. No information was provided about other players, draft picks, or other terms involved in the deal. The summary also does not state whether either team released a formal announcement or comment.
Hellebuyck’s trade request is the only stated background to the move. The information provided does not describe when he made the request, what prompted it, or how the negotiations unfolded. It also does not specify what role the Devils expect him to take on, or how the trade may affect the teams’ goaltending plans.
The summary identifies Hellebuyck as a U.S. Olympic goaltender but gives no additional details about his Olympic participation or playing record. No contract information, financial figures, or other transaction details were included.
Further specifics about the trade, including its terms and timing, were not provided. As a result, the available account establishes the teams involved, the player acquired, and the stated connection to Hellebuyck’s trade request, but does not offer details about the agreement or the teams’ next steps.
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