New Jersey Devils goaltender Connor Hellebuyck responded to his unexpected benching during the team's game against his former club, the Winnipeg Jets, on November 9, 2026. The move marked Hellebuyck's first return to Winnipeg since joining the Devils, and the decision to sit him drew significant attention. Hellebuyck commented on the situation following the game, though specific details of his remarks were not immediately disclosed.
Connor Hellebuyck Addresses Benching in Return to Winnipeg



