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NHL Power Rankings: New Jersey Devils looking scary after Connor Hellebuyck trade

There's no doubt New Jersey is a Stanley Cup contender after this move…

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Originally reported by CBS Sports
NHL Power Rankings: New Jersey Devils looking scary after Connor Hellebuyck trade
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Jersey Devils: What Happened

CBS Sports reported on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in a story involving Jersey Devils, Connor Hellebuyck, Stanley Cup. Here is how the report opens:

There's no doubt New Jersey is a Stanley Cup contender after this move…

— CBS Sports
NHL Power Rankings: New Jersey Devils looking scary after Connor Hellebuyck trade, photo 2 of 2

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It is one of many NHL stories we are following today, and 2 outlets are covering it. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Connor Hellebuyck and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: NHL Power Rankings: New Jersey Devils looking scary after Connor Hellebuyck trade
  • Who’s involved: Jersey Devils, Connor Hellebuyck, Stanley Cup and There
  • League: NHL
  • First reported: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 by CBS Sports
  • Coverage: 2 outlets are covering it: CBS Sports and ESPN

How Other Outlets Are Covering It

The same NHL story, as reported by another outlet:

Background: Connor Hellebuyck

Connor Charles Hellebuyck ( HEL-ə-buk; born May 19, 1993) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a goaltender for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL).

After playing one season in the North American Hockey League with the Odessa Jackalopes, Hellebuyck was selected by the Winnipeg Jets in the fifth round, 130th overall, of the 2012 NHL entry draft. He spent two years with the UMass Lowell River Hawks, where he received the inaugural Mike Richter Award as the top goaltender in college hockey. Hellebuyck started his professional career during 2014–15 season with the Jets' American Hockey League affiliate, the St.

Text from Wikipedia’s Connor Hellebuyck article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for Jersey Devils

For fans following Jersey Devils, the next things to watch are the injury updates, trade rumors, standings and playoff race. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with Jersey Devils?

There's no doubt New Jersey is a Stanley Cup contender after this move… CBS Sports reported the story on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Who reported this NHL story?

CBS Sports first reported it on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. ESPN also covered it. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related NHL news.

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