Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel blasted the New Jersey Devils for their decision to sit Connor Hellebuyck on Tuesday night. The Jets and Devils face off in Winnipeg for the first time since Hellebuyck was traded to New Jersey…
Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel criticized the New Jersey Devils for choosing not to start goaltender Connor Hellebuyck against his former team on Tuesday night. The matchup marks the first meeting between the teams since Hellebuyck was traded to New Jersey in October following an 11-year stint with Winnipeg. Instead, the Devils plan to start Jake Allen.
Arniel voiced frustration on behalf of Jets supporters, stating that playing Hellebuyck would have provided closure after the goaltender reportedly asked out. He noted that the decision ensures lingering tension and questioned the Devils' reported analytics-based justification for sitting Hellebuyck.
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