Connor Hellebuyck Joins New Jersey Devils, Expresses Happiness About Trade
Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is now with the New Jersey Devils and expressed his happiness about the trade after a long wait, meeting the media in Newark, N.J.
Peoria Bloomington, IL, October 24, 2026 —
Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is now with the New Jersey Devils and expressed happiness about the trade after what was described as a long wait. Hellebuyck met with the media in Newark, New Jersey, according to the available information.
The summary of the news does not provide details about when the trade took place, which team Hellebuyck joined the Devils from, or what the teams exchanged. It also does not specify how long the wait lasted or what Hellebuyck was waiting for. Those details could not be confirmed from the information provided.
Hellebuyck’s comments, as summarized, indicate that he was pleased about the move. No verbatim quotation was provided, so his remarks cannot be presented as a direct quote. Further details about what he said at the media meeting, including his reasons for welcoming the trade, were not available.
The account identifies Hellebuyck as a goaltender and the New Jersey Devils as his new team, but offers no additional information about his role, plans with the club, or the circumstances surrounding the transaction. It also does not report any response from the Devils or other parties.
For now, the reported development is limited to Hellebuyck’s arrival with New Jersey and his expressed happiness after the long wait. The terms, timing and broader context of the trade remain unspecified in the information available.
Story summarized from the original created by ALLAN KREDA, Associated Press on www.centralillinoisproud.com, see more information here.
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