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Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / October 27

Connor Hellebuyck Wasting No Time, Making Debut for the Devils

Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck isn’t dipping his toes into his NHL return. The newest member of the New Jersey Devils will be making his debut on Tuesday night as the Devils take on the Dallas Stars.

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New Jersey Devils News / The Lead / October 27

Will Hellebuyck Lure Quinn Hughes to the Devils?

This past weekend, the Connor Hellebuyck saga finally ended. The Jets traded Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils. The blockbuster trade happened Friday morning, after Hellebuyck’s suspension ended and he was set to return to the Jets.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Amadeus Lombardi News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

Devils’ Amadeus Lombardi’s NHL Career Off to a Great Start

The New Jersey Devils made some interesting offseason moves to get a stronger, more offensive forward team heading into the 2026-27 season. They traded Jacob Markstrom to the Florida Panthers in exchange for three forwards, Ben Steeves, Evan Rodrigues, and Jesper Boqvist.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Field Level Media / October 26

Connor Hellebuyck trade adds intrigue as Devils visit Stars

The New Jersey Devils visit the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night at a pivotal time for their franchise. On Friday, the Devils acquired star goaltender and Team USA Olympic champion Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets.

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Connor Hellebuyck News / Daily Faceoff / October 26

Will Connor Hellebuyck have issues with late start to season?

While the New Jersey Devils and their fanbase seem to be fat and happy after acquiring goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets, one has to wonder what shape the three-time Vezina Trophy winner is in.

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Connor Hellebuyck News / Daily Faceoff / October 26

Are the Devils Stanley Cup contenders with Connor Hellebuyck?

The New Jersey Devils and their front office led by new general manager Sunny Mehta made the biggest of splashes last Friday when they came somewhat out of left field to acquire three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / October 26

Every Team in on Hellebuyck Trade, and Why Each Deal Fell Apart

The Connor Hellebuyck trade to New Jersey wasn’t the only path the Winnipeg Jets explored. According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, several teams were in on the goaltender at various points, and each deal reportedly stalled for a different reason.

Brett Pesce News / All About The Jersey / October 26

Brett Pesce Has Been Quietly Excellent So Far

I have to admit that I’ve been overlooking Brett Pesce this season, and it feels to me like a lot of other New Jersey Devils fans have been doing the same.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / October 26

Devils in the Details – 10/26/26: Chess Move Edition

Here are your links for today: In case, somehow, you missed it: Intro presser: On the Hellebuyck acquisition: “The fit seems obvious. New Jersey has been one of the NHL’s best defensive teams this season by every metric, except for goals against.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 25

New Jersey Devils should not force Connor Hellebuyck into the lineup too soon

The New Jersey Devils traded for Connor Hellebuyck . Despite the months of rumors around Quinn Hughes and Dylan Larkin, adding them to his acceptable trades list, Sunny Mehta targeted the top goaltender on the market over other superstars.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Devils Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines — Hellebuyck Presser, Gritsyuk’s Goal Streak, & More

The New Jersey Devils have kicked off the 2026-27 season with a 7-4-0 record, bouncing back from an injury-ridden start. After countless roster changes within the last few months, general manager (GM) Sunny Mehta has made one thing clear: the Devils have what it takes to become a serious Stanley Cup contender.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 25

Connor Hellebuyck trade could be part of a bigger Devils plan

The New Jersey Devils may not be close to done following Friday’s Connor Hellebuyck trade. As insider Elliotte Friedman discussed in the post-trade fallout, the Devils' massive blockbuster may just be the beginning of a bigger push to bolster the team.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 25

The Connor Hellebuyck trade hurt the New Jersey Devils' rivals immensely

The New Jersey Devils made the big move on Friday. They acquired Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets right before they were required to start paying the man.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 24

Devils Dethrone Kings in Saturday Matinee

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Saturday afternoon at the Prudential Center. In the immediate aftermath of Friday’s blockbuster trade to acquire Connor Hellebuyck, the Devils weren’t sharp out of the gate, struggling to get going in the first.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 24

Devils limit Kings to 13 shots, register third consecutive win

Arseny Gritsyuk scored for the fifth straight game to help the New Jersey Devils seal a 3-1 win against Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon in Newark, N.J.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 24

Which Connor Hellbuyck are Devils getting?

The deal is done with the Devils.

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New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / October 23

The New Jersey Devils Could Still be in on Dylan Larkin and Quinn Hughes

The New Jersey Devils trading for Connor Hellebuyck may not take them out of the running for Dylan Larkin or Quinn Hughes Daily Faceoff: Even after acquiring Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets, could the New Jersey Devils still be in on Detroit Red Wings Dylan Larkin, and maybe eventually Quinn Hughes?

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 21

The Devils May Need To Make A Goaltending Upgrade

The New Jersey Devils have the offensive talent to compete with nearly any team in the Eastern Conference, and perhaps the NHL. Their core centers on Jack Hughes, Luke Hughes, Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, and, to a lesser extent, Timo Meier.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Devils News & Rumors: Dillon Scratched, Evangelista & Brown Return, & More

The New Jersey Devils may be less than ten games into the 2026-27 season, but they’ve already earned a fascinating reputation for inconsistency. Special teams and 5-on-5 struggles persist, but they’ve also been an offensive juggernaut at times, paving the way for a 5-4-0 record.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / October 21

NHL Rumors: Devils could be moving defenseman Brenden Dillon, and it is revealed New Jersey is on one of 10 teams on the Dylan Larkin trade list

Are the New Jersey Devils looking to make a move on their blueline? Well, with defenseman Brenden Dillon not playing the last four games, he could be the odd man out, especially given how they are deploying Johnathan Kovacevic and Declan Chisholm.

New Jersey Devils News / Yardbarker / October 21

Devils, Jake Allen outlast Avalanche on special night

The New Jersey Devils made it Jake Allen's night and earned a big win in the process.

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New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20

Devils Activate Connor Brown; Reassign Stefan Noesen

The New Jersey Devils are swapping out middle-six wingers. According to a team announcement, the Devils activated Connor Brown from the injured reserve.