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Devils Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck Requests Trade Citing Family Circumstances

Devils Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck Requests Trade Citing Family Circumstances
World Sports · 20:09:55 - Friday, 6 November 2026

New Jersey Devils goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has requested a trade, citing "challenging circumstances" involving his family as a primary reason, according to a report from The Associated Press on November 4, 2026.

The 2026-27 season has seen Hellebuyck appear in games against the Vegas Golden Knights on October 30 and the Edmonton Oilers on November 3, but the 30-year-old netminder has now indicated a desire to leave the organization.

No further details about the specific family situation or potential destinations have been disclosed.

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