Connor Hellebuyck Addition Puts The New Jersey Devils In Win-Now Mode

The New Jersey Devils acquired star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for Dawson Mercer, Nico Daws, Alexander Command, Nick Bjugstad, and two draft selections. The Hockey News argues that adding the 33-year-old netminder immediately elevates New Jersey into Stanley Cup contention alongside Metropolitan Division rivals like the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals.

While Hellebuyck missed training camp and posted a career-worst .895 save percentage during an injury-plagued prior campaign, he recently helped lead the United States to Olympic gold. General manager Sunny Mehta addressed the Devils' primary roster concern by securing the three-time Vezina Trophy winner after Hellebuyck agreed to waive his no-trade clause.