Connor Hellebuyck Says He Is Eager to Join New Jersey Devils
Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is pleased to join the New Jersey Devils after a prolonged trade wait from the Jets. He spoke to the media in Newark, New Jersey, expressing his eagerness to play for the team.
Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 24, 2026 —
Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck said he is pleased to join the New Jersey Devils after a prolonged wait for a trade from the Jets, according to the information provided about his remarks to the media.
Hellebuyck spoke with reporters in Newark, New Jersey, and expressed eagerness to play for the Devils. The account provides no direct quotation, so his comments are described without quotation marks.
The available information does not specify when the trade process began or concluded, the terms of any transaction, or when Hellebuyck is expected to play for the team. It also does not provide details about the length of the wait or explain what caused it. The names of other people involved were not provided.
Hellebuyck’s remarks, as summarized, center on his positive response to joining New Jersey and his anticipation of playing for the team. No further details about his role, the team’s plans, or his next steps were included in the account. The timing and setting of his media appearance are identified as Newark, New Jersey, but no specific date was provided.
With those details unavailable, the report is limited to Hellebuyck’s stated enthusiasm and the prolonged trade wait from the Jets described in the summary. Further information about the transaction and his expected arrival on the ice was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by ALLAN KREDA, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.
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