@fivehole_: learning Connor Hellebuyck won’t start for the New Jersey Devils in his return to Winnipeg on Tuesday. “That’s the part for me that is hard. He just gave up on us, and it would be nice to be finally done with this and all it does is drags it out, and nine more game from now, we’re going start into it and talk about it again here. That’s the biggest disappointment for me.” The Devils acquired Hellebuyck on October 23, following his offseason trade request and suspension for not reporting to Jets training camp. Arniel said he had hoped the game would give Winnipeg a chance to move forward, but the teams will meet again in New Jersey on November 28. Devils general manager Sunny Mehta said the decision to start Jake Allen was made by the organization and that Hellebuyck wanted to play. Hellebuyck also said he had pushed to start against his former team. Hellebuyck spent 11 seasons with Winnipeg, recording 345 wins and earning three Vezina Trophies and the 2024–25 Hart Trophy. What do you think of Arniel’s comments and the Devils’ decision? #ConnorHellebuyck #ScottArniel #WinnipegJets
