Connor Hellebuyck Joins New Jersey Devils, Says He Is Happy About Trade
Connor Hellebuyck, a goaltender, has joined the New Jersey Devils and expressed happiness about the trade, meeting the media in Newark, New Jersey before the team's game against the Los Angeles Kings.
Fresno Visalia, CA, October 24, 2026 —
Connor Hellebuyck has joined the New Jersey Devils and said he is happy about the trade, according to the information provided. The goaltender met with the media in Newark, New Jersey, before the Devils’ game against the Los Angeles Kings.
The available details do not specify when the trade took place, which team Hellebuyck left, or what the trade involved. No information was provided about the length or terms of any agreement, or about Hellebuyck’s role with New Jersey. The account also does not include a direct quotation from the goaltender; it reports only that he expressed happiness about the move.
The media meeting took place before the Devils’ game against Los Angeles. The information provided does not say whether Hellebuyck played in that game, describe its result, or give further details about the team’s plans. It also does not identify who else attended the media session.
Hellebuyck’s arrival and positive response to the trade are the central details available. Further particulars—including the timing, trade terms and circumstances surrounding the move—were not included in the account. As a result, the reported information establishes that he joined New Jersey and addressed reporters in Newark before the game, but does not provide additional context about how the transaction was completed or what it means for the team.
Story summarized from the original created by ALLAN KREDA, Associated Press on www.yourcentralvalley.com, see more information here.
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