October 23, 2026 - 2:01 pm

The Connor Hellebuyck saga is over.

After nearly two months of drama, the Winnipeg Jets sent the three-time Vezina Trophy winning goaltender to the New Jersey Devils on Friday for four players and two draft picks.

The best goaltender in the world is on his way to New Jersey, which will be at T-Mobile Arena on Oct. 30 to face the Vegas Golden Knights .

That game is suddenly one to circle on the calendar, especially if Hellebuyck is ready to play by then. Hellebuyck participated in neither training camp nor the Jets’ first 10 games of the season.

First thing’s first: The Knights wrap up their two-game road trip Saturday against the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets.

But there are likely some fans looking at this trade wondering why the Knights didn’t try to force their way into the sweepstakes for the 33-year-old Hellebuyck.

Of course they kicked the tires, and it’s not just because the Knights are linked to every big name that hits the trade market.…