Why isn’t Connor Hellebuyck starting against the Jets?

When the Winnipeg Jets traded Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils 17 days ago, everyone circled November 10 on the calendar, the date of the three-time Vezina winner’s first trip back to Winnipeg to face his former team. But, Devils GM Sunny Mehta had other plans, pulling the plug on Hellebuyck’s start on Tuesday, citing “win probability” as the reason in a public statement Sunday night. Today, Laz, Jesse, and Shayna break down why it was the wrong move for the star netminder, the Devils organization, and anyone who wants to be entertained while watching a hockey game. Before that, the crew discusses the disastrous Chicago Blackhawks who are sticking with head coach Jeff Blashill despite a 4-13-1 start, the dangers of a teardown rebuild, and which currently rebuilding teams are actually doing it right. Plus, our weekly check of the Connor McData and whether No. 97 should be in the Selke mix at the end of the season.

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