R&D LIVE! The Hellebuyck Decision. Plus, HHOF Thoughts, Blackhawks Down, Leafs, Quinn Hughes, Oilers and More!

Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger reflect on Hockey Hall of Fame weekend before diving into Connor Hellebuyck’s highly anticipated return to Winnipeg — and New Jersey’s controversial decision not to start him against his former team. The guys question the Devils’ analytical explanation, whether Hellebuyck should have been allowed to face the moment and what the situation says about how teams handle star players today. They also examine Chicago’s ongoing struggles and uncertain direction, Jim Hiller’s deployment of Auston Matthews and William Nylander amid Toronto’s difficult homestand, and the uncertainty surrounding Quinn Hughes’ future in Minnesota. Edmonton closes out the headlines, with Devon Levi continuing to provide solid goaltending, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl producing at a remarkable pace and Jake Walman finding himself outside Mike Babcock’s lineup.

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