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Devils’ playoff odds surge with blockbuster Connor Hellebuyck trade

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Treppedi, S. (2026, October 23). Devils’ playoff odds surge with blockbuster Connor Hellebuyck trade. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/23/betting/devils-playoff-odds-surge-with-blockbuster-connor-hellebuyck-trade/

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The New Jersey Devils' playoff odds increased significantly after acquiring veteran goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from another team (the specific former team is not named). According to betting markets on Kalshi and DraftKings Sportsbook, the Devils’ chances of making the playoffs rose from 55% to 70%, with DraftKings now listing them at -400 odds. The trade also slightly boosted their Stanley Cup odds, though less dramatically. Hellebuyck’s addition is seen as a solution to the team's longstanding goaltending issues since Martin Brodeur left in 2014.

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As of October 23, 2026, the Winnipeg Jets have traded three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils. The trade includes center Dawson Mercer, goalie Nico Daws, prospect Alexander Command, forward Nick Bjugstad, a 2029 second-round pick, and a 2027 seventh-rounder going to Winnipeg in exchange for Hellebuyck. This move ends months of speculation and a bitter standoff between the Jets and Hellebuyck, who was suspended for failing to report to training camp. Joining Jack Hughes, his Olympic teammate from the Milan-Cortina Games where he won gold with 41 saves against Canada, Hellebuyck's arrival significantly boosts New Jersey’s Stanley Cup prospects. The Devils’ playoff odds surged by 15 percentage points on Kalshi and now stand at -400 for making the playoffs according to DraftKings Sportsbook.

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Connor Hellebuyck punched his ticket out of Winnipeg, and the betting markets are confident he’ll help the Devils punch theirs to the playoffs. asserted

Devils → punch → playoffs

New Jersey’s chances of making the postseason surged 15 percentage points on Kalshi, climbing from 55 percent to 70 percent following the deal. asserted

chances → make → deal

DraftKings Sportsbook now lists the Devils at -400 to make the playoffs, implying an 80 percent probability. asserted

Sportsbook → list → probability

Their movement in the Stanley Cup markets was less pronounced, rising from 3 to 5 percent on Kalshi and 15/1 to 14/1 odds on DraftKings. asserted

movement → rise → DraftKings

The Devils, who enter the weekend 6-4-0 and in the Eastern Conference’s second wild card spot, exchanged forwards Dawson Mercer and Nick Bjugstad, goaltender Nico Daws, prospect Alexander Command, and two draft picks for the veteran superstar. asserted

who → enter → superstar

Since Hall of Fame legend Martin Brodeur left the team in 2014, the Devils have consistently struggled to find a secure goaltending situation. asserted

Devils → leave → situation

Right now, New Jersey has allowed the third-fewest expected goals per game in the NHL, yet ranks just 24th in team save percentage. asserted

Jersey → allow → percentage

Per MoneyPuck, Daws has surrendered 2.3 goals more than expected (GSAx), ranking 53rd among all goaltenders. asserted

Daws → surrender → goaltenders

Jake Allen has fared worse, allowing 3.7 goals above expected to rank 60th. asserted

Allen → fare → 60th

Hellebuyck has led the NHL in goals saved above expected in four of the past seven seasons. asserted

Hellebuyck → lead → seasons

The Devils’ best individual goaltending campaign over the past decade came from journeyman Vitek Vanecek in 2022-23, when he saved 15.4 goals above expected — Hellebuyck has topped that number in six of his last seven campaigns. asserted

Hellebuyck → come → campaigns

Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NHL Hellebuyck captured the Hart Trophy and his third Vezina Trophy in 2024-25 before a disappointing final season in Winnipeg. His arrival in Newark reunites him with Jack Hughes, his Team USA teammate during February’s Winter Olympics, where Hellebuyck made 41 saves in an overtime victory over Canada to win the gold medal for the first time in 46 years. The Devils have made the playoffs twice in Hughes’ eight-year career in New Jersey. asserted

Devils → read → Jersey

They have appeared three times since their last visit to the Stanley Cup Final in 2012. asserted

They → appear → 2012

Why Trust New York Post Betting Sean Treppedi handicaps the NFL, NHL, MLB and college football for the New York Post. He primarily focuses on picks that reflect market value while tracking trends to mitigate risk. asserted

that → trust → risk

Devils’ playoff odds surge with blockbuster Connor Hellebuyck trade

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