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Connor Hellebuyck, who recently requested and received a trade from the Winnipeg Jets to join the New Jersey Devils after winning an Olympic gold medal for Team USA, faced harsh chants from fans during his return game in Winnipeg on Tuesday night. The insults included explicit language and references to President Trump, who had praised Hellebuyck following the victory. Despite facing these taunts and off-ice issues like death threats, Hellebuyck still came out for warmups but was not allowed to play due to the Devils' decision to keep him as a backup. The game ended with Winnipeg Jets winning 3-2 against New Jersey Devils.
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Connor Hellebuyck, the three-time Vezina Trophy winner and former MVP, did not play in goal during his return to Winnipeg on Tuesday night. Despite making 23 saves in a shutout against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Hellebuyck was benched by the New Jersey Devils based on an internal decision citing a "reduction in expected win probability." This move sparked outrage among Winnipeg Jets fans who had been anticipating his return since he requested a trade from the team earlier this month. During warm-ups and the game, fans chanted derogatory phrases like “coward” and “Trump's your daddy,” reflecting their disappointment and anger towards Hellebuyck’s decision to leave the Jets after signing a seven-year contract extension just two years prior. The Devils' controversial choice not to play their star goalie led to significant backlash both online and in the arena, highlighting the emotional connection fans had with Hellebuyck during his 12-season tenure with Winnipeg.

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Fox NewsThis outlet11 Nov

Connor Hellebuyck, who recently requested and received a trade from the Winnipeg Jets to join the New Jersey Devils after winning an Olympic gold medal for Team USA, faced harsh chants from fans during his return game in Winnipeg on Tuesday night. The insults included explicit language and references to President Trump, who had praised Hellebuyck following the victory. Despite facing these taunts and off-ice issues…

USA hockey hero Connor Hellebuyck greeted with 'Trump's your daddy,' other vulgar chants in return to Winnipeg (this article)4 articles from Fox News on this story
Toronto Star11 Nov

Dawson Mercer and Kyle Connor each scored twice as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-2 on Tuesday night. Former Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck did not play for the Devils in this game. Jake Allen made 21 saves for New Jersey, while Nico Daws stopped 19 shots for Winnipeg. Cody Glass and Jesper Bratt scored for the Devils, who had a five-game winning streak before this loss. The Jets extended…

NHL roundup: Former Devils help soaring Jets sink New Jersey 4-2 →6 articles from Toronto Star on this story
Global News11 Nov

On November 10, the Winnipeg Jets defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-2 in a game marred by the absence of traded goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Fans booed Hellebuyck during warm-ups and chanted throughout the game. The former Devils player Dawson Mercer scored twice for Winnipeg, while Mark Scheifele contributed an assist on a power-play goal to extend the lead. Despite New Jersey’s efforts, they couldn’t overcome…

Mercer scores twice as Winnipeg Jets double Hellebuyck-less Devils 4-2 →3 articles from Global News on this story
Toronto Sun11 Nov

Jets fans returned to Canada Life Centre on Tuesday night to face their former team’s new goalie, Connor Hellebuyck of the New Jersey Devils. Despite not playing due to “analytical” reasons, Hellebuyck faced a barrage of chants ranging from mean-spirited to humorous, including "Helle sucks" and “Signed in pencil,” referencing his trade request despite signing a long-term contract with Winnipeg. The crowd also…

Jets fans unleash their best Connor Hellebuyck roasts in Winnipeg return →3 articles from Toronto Sun on this story
CBC10 Nov

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…

Connor Hellebuyck to speak to media in 1st return to Winnipeg since trade →2 articles from CBC on this story
New York Post11 Nov

Connor Hellebuyck faced loud boos and jeers from Winnipeg Jets fans during his return to Canada Life Centre just weeks after being traded to the New Jersey Devils. Fans chanted derogatory phrases like "Helle sucks!" and called him a coward, holding signs with mocking messages such as “Softer Than Charmin.” The game ended in a 4-2 win for the Jets, with some fans chanting to pull their goalie. Hellebuyck had…

Connor Hellebuyck called ‘coward’ as he’s mercilessly booed, trolled in Winnipeg return →

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Hellebuyck willing to face the music, but Devils say he won't play game in Winnipeg CBC · attributed to a source

Devils GM Mehta: Hellebuyck won't play Tuesday in Winnipeg Toronto Star · stated as fact

Devils’ Hellebuyck won’t play Tuesday in Winnipeg Global News · stated as fact

Why Connor Hellebuyck fought the decision to sit him Tuesday in Winnipeg Toronto Sun · stated as fact

Devils to sit star goalie vs his former team over 'win probability,' leaving NHL fans bewildered Fox News · stated as fact

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Boos rain down on Connor Hellebuyck in return to Winnipeg Same event
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Hedges 1 of 31 claims Outlet record 96/100
Mercer scores twice as Winnipeg Jets double Hellebuyck-less Devils 4-2 Same event
Global News
Hedges 2 of 36 claims Outlet record 63/100
Connor Hellebuyck called ‘coward’ as he’s mercilessly booed, trolled in Winnipeg return Same event
New York Post
Hedges 0 of 17 claims Outlet record 66/100
Jets fans unleash their best Connor Hellebuyck roasts in Winnipeg return Same event
Toronto Sun
Hedges 0 of 40 claims Outlet record 96/100
Hellebuyck willing to face the music, but Devils say he won't play game in Winnipeg Different event
CBC News
Hedges 2 of 43 claims Outlet record 71/100
“While both articles discuss Connor Hellebuyck's return to Winnipeg as a New Jersey Devil player, they describe different aspects of the incident. Article A focuses on the Devils' decision not to play him in the game, while Article B describes the fan reactions and chants during what appears to be a subsequent game where he did play.”
Connor Hellebuyck reveals how Olympic fallout factored into his Jets exit Different event
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Leans left Hedges 2 of 36 claims Outlet record 66/100
“Article A discusses Connor Hellebuyck's reasons for requesting a trade from the Winnipeg Jets, while Article B reports on his return to Winnipeg as a member of the New Jersey Devils and the reception he received from fans. These are two different specific events.”
Team USA hero Connor Hellebuyck says that moments beyond online death threats led to his Winnipeg departure Different event
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Hedges 2 of 15 claims Outlet record 67/100
“The articles describe different parts of the same broader situation but do not cover the exact same moment or incident.”
Craig Carton defends Devils' decision to sit Connor Hellebuyck for his return to Winnipeg Different event
Fox News
Hedges 2 of 25 claims Outlet record 67/100
“Article A describes the incident where Winnipeg Jets fans verbally abuse Connor Hellebuyck upon his return to the city, while Article B focuses on a discussion defending the Devils' decision not to play Hellebuyck in net for that game. Though related, they describe different specific happenings.”
Devils goalie Hellebuyck won't play against Jets tonight in return to Winnipeg Different event
Toronto Star
Hedges 0 of 9 claims Outlet record 64/100
“The articles describe different times within a related series of events: Article A discusses Hellebuyck's anticipated media interaction before not playing against Winnipeg, while Article B covers the actual game night and fan reaction.”
NHL roundup: Former Devils help soaring Jets sink New Jersey 4-2 Different event
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Hedges 1 of 67 claims Outlet record 64/100
“Article A describes the game itself and scores, while Article B focuses on Hellebuyck's reception by fans upon his return to Winnipeg but does not describe the actual game.”

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The Devils made the controversial decision to not have Hellebuyck in net, citing a potential "reduction in our expected win probability." Hellebuyck, though, was the backup for the night and still took the ice for warmups and got the wrath of the Jets faithful. He was hit with chants, some explicit, from "coward" and "We don't miss you" to "Trump's your daddy" — President Donald Trump singled out Hellebuyck in his phone call with the team after winning gold and announced he would receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-12
The Devils made the controversial decision to not have Hellebuyck in net, citing a potential "reduction in our expected win probability." Hellebuyck, though, was the backup for the night and still took the ice for warmups and got the wrath of the Jets faithful. He was hit with chants, some explicit, from "coward" and "We don't miss you" to "Trump's your daddy" — President Donald Trump singled out Hellebuyck in his phone call with the team after winning gold and announced he would receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.
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USA hockey hero Connor Hellebuyck greeted with 'Trump's your daddy,' other vulgar chants in return to Winnipeg · assertive framing

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USA Olympic hockey hero Connor Hellebuyck made his return to his former Canadian home on Tuesday night, and Winnipeg Jets fans let him hear it. asserted
him → make → it
The star goaltender, who stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots en route to winning gold, requested a trade from the Jets and landed with the New Jersey Devils last month, teaming him up with Jack Hughes, who scored the golden goal back in February. asserted
who → stop → February
The Devils made the controversial decision to not have Hellebuyck in net, citing a potential "reduction in our expected win probability." Hellebuyck, though, was the backup for the night and still took the ice for warmups and got the wrath of the Jets faithful. He was hit with chants, some explicit, from "coward" and "We don't miss you" to "Trump's your daddy" — President Donald Trump singled out Hellebuyck in his phone call with the team after winning gold and announced he would receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor. asserted
he → make → Freedom
Hellebuyck insisted that he felt it was his "duty" to play, but the front office had other decisions. asserted
office → insist → decisions
Hellebuyck was somewhat mum on his reasons for wanting a trade aside from joining a team he views as a contender, but that changed on Tuesday. asserted
that → want → Tuesday
Hellebuyck said there was no single moment that led to him wanting out, and that some off-ice issues played into it, saying he had faced "more than online death threats." Dawson Mercer, who was sent to the Jets from the Devils in the trade, put two pucks past Jake Allen to help Winnipeg win, 3-2. asserted
Winnipeg → say → Allen
OutKick's Matt Reigle contributed to this report. asserted
Reigle → contribute → report
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