Oct 25, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min · 13 segments
The Devils trade for Connor Hellebuyck from the Jets. What does that mean for Quinn Hughes and Dylan Larkin? Brady Tkachuk returns to Ottawa and Alex Tuch's first game against former team in the…
But speaking of players who have been in the league for a long time, Connor Hellebuck has, and he was just dealt to the New Jersey Devils.
So, the Devils received just nothing but Connor Hellebuck and the Jets received Nico Dodge, Dawson Mercer, Alex Command, a 2029 second round pick, and a 2027 seventh round pick.
First off, why is a seventh round pick included? I don't know.
It is what it is.
You know, draft pick's a draft pick.
Secondly...
I felt like this return was a little bit weaker on the weaker side, to be honest with you.
Now, granted, Winnipeg did let up on what they're asking for.
They wanted a prospect.
It didn't have to be A+, but like a B- prospect, which is what Alex Command is, in my opinion.
They wanted a young forward that can give them some scoring depth.
And then they also want a goaltender.
Now, granted, they get a career backup in Igor Dawes, who's also been up and down between the NHL.
But nonetheless, though, Hellebuck is a New Jersey Devil.
Oh, you forgot Nick Bukestad.
Oh, for the LTIR thing.
Yeah.
I thought this was a pretty fair deal on both ends.
I think people fail to realize that Connor Hellebuck, incredible goal, he's 33.
33, hasn't seen NHL action in over six months.
I think
he'll be fine.
I think he'll get a couple practices.
But speaking of players who have been in the league for a long time, Connor Hellebuck has, and he was just dealt to the New Jersey Devils.
So, the Devils received just nothing but Connor Hellebuck and the Jets received Nico Dodge, Dawson Mercer, Alex Command, a 2029 second round pick, and a 2027 seventh round pick.
First off, why is a seventh round pick included? I don't know.
It is what it is.
You know, draft pick's a draft pick.
Secondly...
I felt like this return was a little bit weaker on the weaker side, to be honest with you.
Now, granted, Winnipeg did let up on what they're asking for.
They wanted a prospect.
It didn't have to be A+, but like a B- prospect, which is what Alex Command is, in my opinion.
They wanted a young forward that can give them some scoring depth.
And then they also want a goaltender.
Now, granted, they get a career backup in Igor Dawes, who's also been up and down between the NHL.
But nonetheless, though, Hellebuck is a New Jersey Devil.
Oh, you forgot Nick Bukestad.
Oh, for the LTIR thing.
Yeah.
I thought this was a pretty fair deal on both ends.
I think people fail to realize that Connor Hellebuck, incredible goal, he's 33.
33, hasn't seen NHL action in over six months.
I think
he'll be fine.
I think he'll get a couple practices.
The rest of this transcript — segmented and speaker-labeled, so you land on the exact moment something was said
Search every transcript — by keyword, by phrase, or by meaning, across every show Radar indexes
Trends — what is surging across podcasts, measured against its own baseline
Alerts — when a name you follow appears in a newly indexed episode
No account is needed to search Radar.