The Winnipeg Jets have traded three-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck to the NHL’s expansion team, the Seattle Kraken, in a blockbuster move that reshapes the league’s top goalie market. The deal, finalized after months of speculation, sends the veteran netminder to the Pacific Division while bringing a proven elite starter to bolster the Devils’ long-term playoff aspirations. Analysts note the trade could signal a shift in the Jets’ rebuilding strategy, as they prioritize youth and draft capital over immediate contention. With Hellebuyck’s contract now in Seattle, the Devils gain a franchise cornerstone ahead of a critical offseason for their goaltending group.

Devils acquire 3-time Vezina winner Connor Hellebuyck from Jets  ESPN