# Devils Skip Hellebuyck for Homecoming Game

> New Jersey Devils skip Connor Hellebuyck from Winnipeg homecoming game.
- Title: Devils Skip Hellebuyck for Homecoming Game · CBS Sports
- Summary: New Jersey Devils skip Connor Hellebuyck from Winnipeg homecoming game. new jersey devils, connor hellebuyck, winnipeg jets · reported by CBS Sports.
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/betting/news/devils-vs-jets-tuesday-nhl-odds-picks-new-jersey-decides-not-to-play-connor-hellebuyck-in-homecoming
- Published: 2026-11-10T17:25:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: new jersey devils, connor hellebuyck, winnipeg jets, nhl, hellebuyck trade, devils analytics, nhl betting, sports
## Hellebuyck trade
Connor Hellebuyck traded from Winnipeg Jets to New Jersey Devils.

> The 2024-25 Hart Trophy winner preferred Florida
## Hellebuyck suspension
Hellebuyck suspension ended on Oct 23 after trade completion.

> Hellebuyck is in the third year of a seven-year contract extension
## Hellebuyck's decision
Hellebuyck sits out homecoming game to avoid reducing Devils' expected win probability.

> Connor Hellebuyck was adamant that he felt a duty to play on Tuesday in Winnipeg
## Devils' reasoning
Devils GM Sunny Mehta says playing Hellebuyck would reduce expected win probability.

> However, in our estimation, playing in this game would potentially give us a reduction in our expected win probability
## Hellebuyck's response
Hellebuyck says he is disappointed but understands team decision.

> Hellebuyck said he is "disappointed … but when you're looking at what's best for the team, I understand where they're coming from"
## Game impact
Devils avoid Hellebuyck for homecoming game to focus on Thursday's Washington game.

> This likely was because of the bitter reactions Tkachuk got in Ottawa and Hughes did in Vancouver
## Key takeaway

New Jersey Devils skip Connor Hellebuyck from Winnipeg homecoming game to avoid reducing expected win probability.