Boos rain down on Connor Hellebuyck in return to Winnipeg

Connor Hellebuyck was loudly booed and subjected to derogatory chants by Winnipeg Jets fans during warmups at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday. It marked his first return to Winnipeg since being traded to the New Jersey Devils on Oct. 23. Although Hellebuyck wanted to play against his former team, Devils coach Sheldon Keefe and general manager Sunny Mehta opted to sit the goaltender out of the matchup.

Hellebuyck revealed that death threats directed at him and his family heavily influenced his trade request. He had previously been suspended by Winnipeg after holding out from training camp before being traded for Dawson Mercer, Nick Bjugstad, Nico Daws, two second-round picks, and Alexander Command's rights. Jets coach Scott Arniel criticized Hellebuyck, stating the goaltender had quit on the team.