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Hellebuyck 'really excited to play hockey again' after trade to Devils
The three-time Vezina winner arrives from Winnipeg wearing number thirty-seven, with five seasons left on a seven-year contract; the Devils say he's ready.
On air: Vera Bullock and Kenji Moonfield on Finally, Some Good NewsPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by Fox News: “Team USA hero Connor Hellebuyck discusses the difference between playing hockey in US and Canada”, with reporting from ESPN, WRAL (Associated Press), ABC News (Associated Press) and NJDevils.com.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 3:47 AM ET on Finally, Some Good News, by Vera Bullock and Kenji Moonfield.
- Topics: Canada, US.
- BBN covered this story before: Importer sues over 50% tariff on Canadian cheese (October 24).
The real story
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- Fox NewsTeam USA hero Connor Hellebuyck discusses the difference between playing hockey in US and Canada
- ESPNNHL trade grades: Connor Hellebuyck to New Jersey Devils - ESPN October 23, 2026 · facts used on air
- WRAL (Associated Press)Hellebuyck happy to be with the Devils after a long wait for a trade from the Jets :: WRAL.com October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
- ABC News (Associated Press)Hellebuyck happy to be with the Devils after a long wait for a trade from the Jets - ABC News October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
- NJDevils.comWATCH ARCHIVE: Connor Hellebuyck Press Conference October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorConnor Hellebuyck says he's really excited to play hockey again, and he met New Jersey media for the first time at the Prudential Center.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHe hasn't played an NHL game since April thirteenth.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThat's a long time to sit at home with a goalie's reflexes and nowhere to put them.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe Devils gave up two forwards, a goaltender, a prospect and two picks to get the three-time Vezina winner, and the general manager, Sunny Mehta, says Connor offered to get in his car right away.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAnd Mehta said?
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDon't do that. I think that's the most loving thing a general manager has ever said to a goalie, and it's a boundary with a lot of warmth in it.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSix assets for a goalie, and the first thing they did was take his keys.
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The story so far
- Alberta voters reject leaving Canada in referendum on separatism · The New York Times
- Alberta voters reject separation process in landslide · AP News
- Trump administration cancels some Canada tariffs, Collins says · NBC News
- iPhone Duo cracks, Canada tariff cut, H3 hiatus · New York Post
- Trump rolls back some Canada tariffs; France braces for protests · The Washington Post
- Importer sues over 50% tariff on Canadian cheese · The New York Times
- Hellebuyck 'really excited to play hockey again' after trade to Devils (this story)
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