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Tkachuk faced the music, while Hellebuyck stays backstage

For this one and only time, I will tip my cap to Brady Tkachuk. There is nothing quite like returning to the city you once called home and being greeted with ro…

By Alicia Racine · SenShot

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 11:13 PM

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Alicia Racine argues Connor Hellebuyck should play against his former team, the Winnipeg Jets, instead of being benched.
The New Jersey Devils announced Hellebuyck will not start on November 10 due to workload management.
Hellebuyck stated he insisted on playing against Winnipeg after recording a 4-0 shutout win over Toronto.

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SenShot writer Alicia Racine criticizes the New Jersey Devils' decision to sit goaltender Connor Hellebuyck for his scheduled November 10 return against the Winnipeg Jets. The Devils announced that Hellebuyck will sit out due to workload management and winning probabilities, preventing Winnipeg fans from confronting their former goaltender following his offseason trade request.

Racine contrasts Hellebuyck's absence with Brady Tkachuk facing hostile fan reactions upon returning to Ottawa. Despite Hellebuyck stating he insisted on playing after a 4-0 shutout against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Jake Allen is expected to start in Winnipeg instead.

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Tkachuk faced the music, while Hellebuyck stays backstage

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