Back to the Winnipeg Jets Newsfeed

Hellebuyck wants to see crackdown on crease crashers

Advertisement

Advertise With Us

Connor Hellebuyck says players aren't afraid around goalies anymore. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press files)

Connor Hellebuyck is sick of dealing with crease crashers.

The Winnipeg Jets goalie went on the offensive Friday, saying the NHL isn't protecting netminders from players trying to find an edge when it comes to scoring goals.

Hellebuyck sounded off after Calgary's Noah Hanifin kneed him in the head during Thursday night's game, knocking his mask off.

"I covered the puck and the guy came right across me.