Posts About "Connor Hellebuyck"
Can the Jets Really Win the Stanley Cup?
October 9th, 2018 The start of the NHL season brings all the expert predictions out for all to see and debate. One of the most prevalent right now is that the Winnipeg Jets will win the Stanley Cup. The Hockey News has been predicting the Jets will take it all in 2019 for years. They're standing by their prediction at the start of 2018-19. TSN has...
Battle for Jets Backup Is Brewing
August 31st, 2018 Let's get one thing straight: there is no goaltending controversy in Winnipeg... at least not when it comes to their starter. Connor Hellebuyck is the Jets' undisputed number-one netminder. The 25-year-old is coming off a sparkling season and entering 2018-19 with a new lucrative yet team-friendly deal. In 2017-18, he notched a...
Central Division 'X Factor' Players for Each Team
August 3rd, 2018 Now that the majority of the offseason has passed and the 2018-19 season is nearing, it's time to look at each team's goals for the season and how they can achieve them. One way to do this is by looking at each team's roster and determining which player is the X Factor, the player most vital for his team to succeed this season. We've...
Fantasy Hockey: Goalie Rankings and Draft Strategy
July 27th, 2018 David Petrie's rankings can be found on The Hockey Writers and will be up shortly on Fantasy Pros as well. Defence rankings and a top 250 rankings will be posted in August. These 2018-19 fantasy hockey goalie rankings are based on standard categories, including wins, goals against average, save percentage and shutouts. Andrei...
Jets Strike Gold With Hellebuyck Contract
July 13th, 2018 Connor Hellebuyck's recent six-year extension looks like fair market value right about now. By the time it's over, the Winnipeg Jets could have another steal on their hands. Hellebuyck's numbers shot up this year, and he was a huge part of the most successful season in the history of the Jets/Thrashers franchise. His 44 wins, sterling...
Rinne Won, But Hellebuyck Deserved It
June 22nd, 2018 The glitz and glamour of the 2018 NHL Awards in Las Vegas are over, and a number of the league's top stars are going home — after hitting the Strip for a little carousing, no doubt — with some well-deserved hardware. One deserving man, however, is leaving empty-handed. That man is Winnipeg Jets' goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. He was...
