Stanley Cup odds: New Jersey Devils' odds shorten after blockbuster Hellebuyck trade

Jersey Devils: What Happened

ESPN reported on Saturday, October 24, 2026 in a story involving Jersey Devils, Connor Hellebuyck, Stanley Cup. Here is how the report opens:

The New Jersey Devils are among the Eastern Conference favorites after trading for Connor Hellebuyck.
— ESPN

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: Stanley Cup odds: New Jersey Devils' odds shorten after blockbuster Hellebuyck trade
Who’s involved: Jersey Devils, Connor Hellebuyck, Stanley Cup and Eastern Conference
League: NHL
First reported: Saturday, October 24, 2026 by ESPN
Coverage: 2 outlets are covering it: ESPN and CBS Sports

How Other Outlets Are Covering It

The same NHL story, as reported by another outlet:

Hellebuyck happy for deal with the Devils: Sitting at home 'was getting to me'ESPN Saying that "sitting at home for so long was getting to me," new Devils goaltender Connor Hellebuyck expressed his eagerness to play for New Jersey.
Who comes out ahead in the Hellebuyck trade? Grading the Devils vs. JetsESPN On Friday, the Devils acquired Hellebuyck from the Jets -- who received Mercer, Bjugstad, Command and Daws. Here's what it means for each team.
Connor Hellebuyck trade: Jets send star goalie to the Devils in exchange for four players, two draft picksCBS Sports Hellebuyck finally gets his wish met to be moved out of Winnipeg after asking for a trade in the offseason

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

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The New Jersey Devils are among the Eastern Conference favorites after trading for Connor Hellebuyck. ESPN reported the story on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

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