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Connor Hellebuyck to speak to media in 1st return to Winnipeg since trade

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Connor Hellebuyck to speak to media in 1st return to Winnipeg since trade. (2026, November 10). CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/connor-hellebuyck-return-to-winnipeg-9.7416133?cmp=rss

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Connor Hellebuyck will hold a press conference in Winnipeg, his first return since being traded to the New Jersey Devils last month. CBC News will livestream the event starting around 12:15 p.m., following the morning skate at Canada Life Centre. Hellebuyck intends to address why he left Winnipeg despite previously declaring his commitment to the team. Fans and the Jets organization hope for closure, but Hellebuyck will not be playing in the game due to New Jersey's strategic decision.
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Connor Hellebuyck, traded from the Winnipeg Jets to the New Jersey Devils in October 2026, will not play against his former team on Tuesday night as initially planned. The Devils announced after a Sunday shutout win over the Toronto Maple Leafs that they would sit their star goalie due to an analysis suggesting it would reduce their expected win probability if he played. Despite Hellebuyck’s disappointment, the Devils decided it was better for him not to face the Jets in Winnipeg, leaving fans of both teams disappointed. On Wednesday morning, Hellebuyck addressed reporters via a livestreamed CBC event from his team's morning skate before meeting with the media again later that day.

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Connor Hellebuyck Trade Drama In Winnipeg
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Global News
Hedges 1 of 22 claims Outlet record 63/100
Toronto Sun
Hedges 1 of 31 claims Outlet record 95/100
“The articles describe different events related to Connor Hellebuyck; one is about Sheldon Keefe's handling of Hellebuyck in New Jersey, while the other announces Hellebuyck's media appearance for his first return to Winnipeg since being traded.”
Toronto Sun
Hedges 0 of 37 claims Outlet record 95/100
“The articles describe different aspects of Hellebuyck's return to Winnipeg, with Article A focusing on his initial reaction and decision not to play due to a reduction in expected win probability, while Article B covers his media appearance for the first time since the trade.”
Fox News
Hedges 0 of 21 claims Outlet record 67/100
“Article A discusses the Devils' decision not to play Hellebuyck against his former team, while Article B covers Hellebuyck's media appearance and news conference in Winnipeg.”
Toronto Star
Hedges 0 of 9 claims Outlet record 64/100
“While both articles discuss Hellebuyck's return to Winnipeg and his press conference, they do not describe the exact same incident as Article B includes additional details about the livestream of the news conference.”
Toronto Star
Hedges 0 of 8 claims Outlet record 64/100
“The articles describe different stages of Hellebuyck's return to Winnipeg, with Article A reporting his non-participation in a game and Article B about him speaking to the media at a later time.”
CBC News
Hedges 2 of 43 claims Outlet record 71/100
“The articles refer to different aspects of Hellebuyck's return to Winnipeg; one covers his media appearance while the other discusses his non-participation in the game.”
Global News
Hedges 0 of 35 claims Outlet record 63/100
“While both articles are about Hellebuyck's return to Winnipeg and his media interaction, they describe different aspects of the event timeline.”
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The skate takes place at 11:30 a.m., so the livestream is scheduled to begin around 12:15 p.m., though it's not clear yet when Hellebuyck will start speaking. New Jersey general manager Sunny Mehta announced Sunday, after Hellebuyck and his team posted a 4-0 shutout win over Toronto, that the star goaltender would not play in his first return to the city where he spent 11 NHL seasons. "Playing in this game would potentially give us a reduction in our expected win probability," Mehta's statement said, despite Hellebuyck being undefeated so far in five games with the Devils.
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CBC will livestream news conference here, on CBC Gem and on YouTube Connor Hellebuyck will face the media — but not his former teammates or Jets fans — when he returns to Winnipeg for the first time since his trade to the New Jersey Devils. Hellebuyck, 33, has said he plans to explain his reasons for leaving Winnipeg when he speaks to reporters Tuesday following the Devils' morning skate.

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Connor Hellebuyck to speak to media in 1st return to Winnipeg since trade asserted
Hellebuyck → speak → trade
CBC will livestream news conference here, on CBC Gem and on YouTube Connor Hellebuyck will face the media — but not his former teammates or Jets fans — when he returns to Winnipeg for the first time since his trade to the New Jersey Devils. Hellebuyck, 33, has said he plans to explain his reasons for leaving Winnipeg when he speaks to reporters Tuesday following the Devils' morning skate. asserted
he → livestream → skate
CBC News will livestream his news conference here and on CBC Gem and YouTube. asserted
News → livestream → Gem
The skate takes place at 11:30 a.m., so the livestream is scheduled to begin around 12:15 p.m., though it's not clear yet when Hellebuyck will start speaking. New Jersey general manager Sunny Mehta announced Sunday, after Hellebuyck and his team posted a 4-0 shutout win over Toronto, that the star goaltender would not play in his first return to the city where he spent 11 NHL seasons. "Playing in this game would potentially give us a reduction in our expected win probability," Mehta's statement said, despite Hellebuyck being undefeated so far in five games with the Devils. asserted
Hellebuyck → take → Devils
In his post-game interview on Sunday, Hellebuyck said he wanted to face his former team but understands the Devils' decision and "it's out of my hands. asserted
it → say → hands
" At Hellebuyck's request, the team has co-ordinated a media availability after the morning skate at Canada Life Centre, Mehta's statement said. asserted
statement → co → Centre
Backup goalies typically skate in the pre-game warmup, which might be the only chance for Jets fans to see him. uncertain
fans → skate → him
There’s no room for backup goalies on the visiting team’s bench in Canada Life Centre, so Hellebuyck won’t be exposed to greetings from the crowd during the game. asserted
Hellebuyck → ’ → game
Hellebuyck's trade out of Winnipeg followed a prolonged and strained end to his career as a Jet and has left many fans bitter. asserted
trade → follow → fans
He made his trade request at the end of last season, just two years after committing to a seven-year contract extension and declaring, "I’m ready to be a Jet for life and bring a Cup to this city, because I truly believe we can get it done here." asserted
it → make → city
When the requested trade hadn't been made before training camp started in fall, Hellebuyck failed to show up, so the Jets suspended him. asserted
Jets → request → him
He was traded the day that suspension was set to end. asserted
suspension → trade → ?
Following the trade on Oct. 23, fans circled Nov. 10 on their calendars. asserted
fans → follow → calendars
It's the only visit by the Devils this season, though the teams meet up again Nov. 28 when the Jets play in New Jersey. asserted
Jets → meet → Jersey
Tickets for Tuesday's game sold out quickly and prices tripled in some cases. asserted
prices → sell → cases
Jets fans and head coach Scott Arniel expressed disappointment that Hellebuyck is not suiting up for the game. asserted
Hellebuyck → express → game
The Jets want closure for the organization and its fans, but now the issue is pushed down the road, Arniel said on Monday. asserted
Arniel → want → Monday
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