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Hellebuyck Ready to Jump Back Into Action

Connor Hellebuyck, the former Winnipeg Jets goaltender, has settled into the New Jersey Devils camp after a trade on October 23. He spent 29 days on the ice in Michigan, honing his skills against NHL shooters, and expressed a desire to be "thrown right into the fire" rather than a gradual ramp‑up. Hellebuyck is poised to make his Devils debut during the team’s back‑to‑back road games this week, possibly facing Dallas on Tuesday night. He declined to speak to Jets fans about the trade until after the Heritage Classic, citing the need to wait for the right moment. Devils coach Sheldon Keefe praised Hellebuyck’s confidence and the boost he brings to the locker room, while teammate Brenden Dillon highlighted his vocal leadership. The goalie’s new mask, still being painted, is expected to arrive later this week. With the Devils set to visit Winnipeg in two weeks, Hellebuyck remains focused on acclimating to his new team and getting ready to play.

· sportsnet.ca

The essential points

  1. 01Hellebuyck ready for debut in New Jersey’s road trip after 29 days of training.
  2. 02He declined to discuss trade details with Jets fans until after the Heritage Classic.
  3. 03Devils coach Keefe praised Hellebuyck’s confidence and energy as a boost for the team.
  4. 04Hellebuyck’s new mask will arrive later this week after a quick painting turnaround.
The full brief

Connor Hellebuyck, the former Winnipeg Jets goaltender, has settled into the New Jersey Devils camp after a trade on October 23. He spent 29 days on the ice in Michigan, honing his skills against NHL shooters, and expressed a desire to be "thrown right into the fire" rather than a gradual ramp‑up. Hellebuyck is poised to make his Devils debut during the team’s back‑to‑back road games this week, possibly facing Dallas on Tuesday night.

He declined to speak to Jets fans about the trade until after the Heritage Classic, citing the need to wait for the right moment. Devils coach Sheldon Keefe praised Hellebuyck’s confidence and the boost he brings to the locker room, while teammate Brenden Dillon highlighted his vocal leadership. The goalie’s new mask, still being painted, is expected to arrive later this week.

With the Devils set to visit Winnipeg in two weeks, Hellebuyck remains focused on acclimating to his new team and getting ready to play.