He’s played 184 minutes and 40 seconds in the National Hockey League, a total of three games plus a few minutes of overtime. But there’s little doubt the consensus from Winnipeg Jets fans is the No. 1 guy in net should be Connor Hellebuyck, today, tomorrow — and most likely for many days to come.
Such is life in professional sports, a business where it doesn’t matter what you’ve done, but what you’ve done lately that matters. And lately, Hellebuyck has started to make a case for a regular spot on a team, which to compete within a tough Central Division, needs to get the best from its goalie night in and night out.