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What If Devils Got Hellebuyck | New Jersey Devils News
What if the New Jersey Devils had pulled off a blockbuster trade for Connor Hellebuyck before the 2023 NHL Draft? With their goaltending woes costing them a playoff spot last season, acquiring the elite netminder—despite a steep price tag of Blackwood, Beckman, draft picks, and an eight-year, $9M deal—could’ve turned them into Eastern Conference contenders. Hellebuyck’s stellar 2023 season (1.92 SV%, 2.39 GAA) would’ve anchored a potent offense led by Hischier and Hughes, potentially propelling the Devils to deep playoff runs and even a Stanley Cup challenge. A bold move that might’ve…
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