Goalie Connor Hellebuyck, who stopped 41 of 42 shots against Canada in the gold medal game, was traded to the New Jersey Devils, where he will now team up with Jack Hughes, who netted the golden goal in overtime.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Hellebuyck and Hughes were the stars who helped the United States bring home its first gold medal in Olympic hockey since the Miracle on Ice in 1980.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEJack Hughes and Connor Hellebuyck celebrate Team United States' gold medal victory over Canada in the men's ice hockey final at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy, on Feb.22, 2026.
(EyesWideOpen/Getty Images)He becomes the latest high-profile American Team USA star to leave a Canadian NHL team for one in the United States.In June, the Ottawa Senators dealt captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers, where he joined his brother, Matthew.
In December, the Vancouver Canucks traded star defenseman Quinn Hughes, a brother of Jack and teammate Luke, to the Minnesota Wild.There has long been speculation that Quinn, who scored an overtime winner against Sweden in the quarterfinals, wants to join his brothers in New Jersey.The process to trade Hellebuyck became messy, especially after the goalie went public with his request to leave the Winnipeg Jets in September.
The Jets suspended the goalie for failing to report for camp in a disciplinary move that extended into the season with Hellebuyck not getting paid.The Devils sent center Dawson Mercer, goalie Nico Daws, prospect Alexander Command, forward Nick Bjugstad, a 2029 second-round pick and a 2027 seventh-rounder to Winnipeg for Hellebuyck.Team USA goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) victorious with gold medal vs Team Canada during the Men's Gold Medal Game at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey A...