Devils consider Connor Hellebuyck trade before 2026-27 NHL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:51 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The New Jersey Devils are exploring a trade for Connor Hellebuyck ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season. After a disappointing last season that saw them miss the playoffs, the Devils made significant changes, including hiring Sunny Mehta as the new general manager. Mehta has already made roster moves, trading Simon Nemec and Jacob Markstrom, and signing Anthony Mantha. The team's current goaltending lineup, led by Jake Allen, lacks a true starter, raising questions about their capacity for the long season. Hellebuyck, who has requested a trade from the Winnipeg Jets, may be a key addition to bolster New Jersey's playoff aspirations if a deal can be reached.
- •The Devils missed the playoffs last season, leading to major offseason changes.
- •Sunny Mehta is the new general manager, replacing Tom Fitzgerald.
- •New Jersey has already traded Simon Nemec and Jacob Markstrom this summer.
- •Jake Allen is the projected starting goalie, but concerns about his workload persist.
- •Connor Hellebuyck's trade request from the Jets adds urgency for the Devils' goaltending.
- 4:51 AMYahoo Sports — Last-minute move Devils must make ahead of 2026-27 season
"The New Jersey Devils did not make the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. It was a bitterly disappointing campaign for a team with undeniable talent on the roster. However, they were unable to put it together on the ice. This led to some major changes this offseason. The biggest change this summer came at the top of the front office. New Jersey […] The post Last-minute move Devils must make ahead of 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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