The Connor Hellebuyck trade has been made, it's been analyzed and he's landed in New Jersey to join his new Devils teammates. New Jersey won one more game without him on Saturday, while his former team in Winnipeg gears up for the Heritage Classic Sunday night and prepares to move on.
Now it's time to look forward to what comes next.
Hellebuyck did hit the ice in New Jersey on Saturday, but not for a full team practice yet. The Devils are off on Sunday, so he'll get his first full skate with his new teammates on Monday, then travel to Dallas to start a one-week road trip.
When will we see Hellebuyck play a game? How did this trade come together?
And why did the supposedly"anti-goalie" GM trade for one of the highest-paid at the position?
Here's what we learned from Hellebuyck's first weekend as a New Jersey Devil.
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How has Hellebuyck been getting ready for his return?
Hellebuyck has not played a game or been involved in an NHL team practice in over six months. Training camps opened