Team USA hero Connor Hellebuyck discusses the difference between playing hockey in US and Canada

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Reigle, M. (2026, October 25). Team USA hero Connor Hellebuyck discusses the difference between playing hockey in US and Canada. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/team-usa-hero-connor-hellebuyck-discusses-difference-playing-hockey-us-canada

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Connor Hellebuyck, recently traded from the Winnipeg Jets to the New Jersey Devils, spoke about his excitement for playing hockey again after asking for a trade this summer. He discussed the differences between playing in Canada and the United States, noting both countries have passionate hockey cultures but appreciating the space he might get in a U.S. market compared to the close-knit community in Winnipeg.
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Story summary

On October 25, 2026, the NHL saw a major trade as the Winnipeg Jets sent three-time Vezina Trophy winner and Olympic gold medalist Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils. Hellebuyck had been seeking a trade since the summer and expressed his excitement at finally getting back on the ice with the Devils, who have started their season well with a 7-4-0 record. The move represents a significant shift for both teams, as Hellebuyck joins an already skilled group in New Jersey aiming to improve their performance this season.

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📰 Connor Hellebuyck On US Hockey
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New York Post
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“Article A discusses the trade of Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils, while Article B covers his first address to the media after the trade and his thoughts on playing hockey in the U.S. compared to Canada.”
Toronto Star
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“While both articles discuss Connor Hellebuyck's trade to the New Jersey Devils, Article A covers his press conference and happiness about joining the team, while Article B focuses on the difference between playing hockey in the US versus Canada and provides context for why he requested a trade.”
Toronto Star
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 2% hedged 1 of 46 📰 publisher trust 64
“Article A details key moments in Connor Hellebuyck's career with Winnipeg Jets leading up to his trade, while Article B focuses on his recent trade to New Jersey and his first address to the media there.”
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Narrative

The NHL was rocked by a massive trade on Friday that saw the Winnipeg Jets deal three-time Vezina Trophy winner, Olympic gold medalist and soon-to-be Medal of Freedom recipient Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils.
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The NHL was rocked by a massive trade on Friday that saw the Winnipeg Jets deal three-time Vezina Trophy winner, Olympic gold medalist and soon-to-be Medal of Freedom recipient Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils. asserted
Jets → rock → Devils
The goalie hasn't played so far this season after asking for a trade over the summer, but now that it's done, he's gearing up to hit the ice and has addressed the New Jersey media for the first time. asserted
he → play → time
This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. uncertain
page → contain → partners
If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated. uncertain
News → sign → wager
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom. asserted
that → create → newsroom
"Sitting at home for so long was getting to me. asserted
Sitting → sit → me
For myself, I’m just really excited to play hockey again," Hellebuyck said on Saturday, per the Associated Press. asserted
Hellebuyck → ’m → Press
"I’m joining a very skilled group. asserted
I → join → group
They brought me for a certain specific role. asserted
They → bring → role
I’m really excited to fill that role, not only on the ice but off the ice as well. asserted
I → ’m → ice
Adding a goalie of Hellebuyck's caliber to the lineup could mean that goals will be at a premium for any team that plays the Devils. uncertain
that → add → Devils
But for Hellebuyck, it will be different playing in New Jersey compared to a Canadian market like Winnipeg, something he was asked about. asserted
he → play → Winnipeg
"I mean, it's a catch-22; some people love that," he said of playing in markets where people bug players about hockey while they're trying to grocery shop. asserted
they → mean → hockey
"Sometimes you just want to be left alone. asserted
you → want → ?
Canada loves their hockey, and I felt that to the bone, and I loved my time there, and I've loved the people I've met. asserted
I → love → people
"So, I can't say that one is better than the other," he continued. asserted
he → say → other
"I know that I've enjoyed both and I've experienced both. asserted
I → know → both
they love their hockey, and we love our hockey in our own way, and that should be celebrated." asserted
that → love → way
It was quite the diplomatic answer, and we'll see how it goes in just a few weeks when Hellebuyck and the Devils visit Winnipeg on November 10. asserted
Hellebuyck → see → November
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