Five years ago, a rumor of an all-world goalie like Connor Hellebuyck being open to an extension with the New Jersey Devils would have been laughed out of the room. Now, it is a reality. The Devils have turned around their fortunes mightily as they seem to have gotten over the rebuild hump. The Devils are now buyers after being sellers for the last decade, with the exception of 2018. TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reported that Hellebuyck might be an upgrade the Devils have considered.
It is a no-brainer to trade for Connor Hellebuyck. Mostly.