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[BDub @Wongtimer]

It was literally a Tuesday game in November. Against a bottom feeder out of conference too. That game had no special meaning to any of the players on the ice outside of Hellebuyck.

[brady✈️🇨🇦 @NHLChunky]

I gotta say, all Devils fans had to do was call a spade a spade. Sitting Hellebuyck was soft, anti-fun & their excuse was bullshit

Now they’re calling it just a Tuesday game in November, as if they wouldn’t be rubbing Jets fans nose in it if they won

Take your L and move on

[BDub @Wongtimer]

@LORDof_idiots I think you’re at least partially right. But if you think he’s shitting on fans, you’re wrong. He went out of his way to say how great Jets fans were. He made it a point to say he wouldn’t judge an entire city on one incident.

[BDub @Wongtimer]

If you’re going to “report” news which is basically Winnipeg’s coordinated character assassination, then you should name your sources. I’m sure Mr. Anonymous source doesn’t have an axe to grind at all.

[Frank Seravalli @frank_seravalli]

Follow up: Multiple sources say Connor Hellebuyck did not notify the Winnipeg Jets (or Winnipeg Police) last season of any fan behavior "more than just online death threats."

Hellebuyck did notify #nhljets that him and/or his family were targeted online on the night of State of the Union and appropriate action was taken. But sources said Hellebuyck did not apprise #GoJetsGo of any additional alleged actions, threats, vandalism or fan behavior that "crossed the line" until late in the summer with training camp approaching.

[BDub @Wongtimer]

Because being the victim of a crime is embarrassing. Most people don’t understand that.

[CFL Today @CFL_Today]

I watched his press conference. I dont understand why he doesnt share any details.

If there were crazies showing up at his house, sending death threats, harassing his kids and wife, etc. I think winnipegers would at least be more understanding.

His reason to not share anything doesn't make much sense to me.

Am I wrong? Seem like there are more questions than answers.

[BDub @Wongtimer]

@VinceGabriele Where’s the excuse? I said Winnipeg played better and the game was more important to them than it was for the Devils?

[BDub @Wongtimer]

I don’t often say this, but this was Winnipeg’s Stanley Cup. The Devils looked like they didn’t have their legs and the Jets wanted it more.

[BDub @Wongtimer]

@wasp_enthusiast Except in this case it’s actually true because your season is already over.

[BDub @Wongtimer]

Didn’t this guy also quit on your team?

[Jeff Calder 🏴‍☠️🦆 @jcalder1983]

People: “Winnipeg jets fans hate the USA and American players!”

Winnipeg jets most beloved player:

[BDub @Wongtimer]

@pitchforkedpuck @DevilsTruther The Devils played like it was a Tuesday in October, Winnipeg played as if it’s their Stanley Cup.

[BDub @Wongtimer]

Way to cut the quote off Michael. Because literally the next sentence was “but there are definitely some positives too.”

[Michael Traikos @Michael_Traikos]

Hellebuyck: "I'd be lying to you if I said my life hasn't changed since the Olympics, because it has in a very big way. But when you look at the border issues … is there some difficulties with being American playing in Canada? Definitely."

[BDub @Wongtimer]

The irony here is that the Devils probably didn’t Winnipeg a favor because they probably win the game with Hellebuyck in net.

[BDub @Wongtimer]

They probably didn’t know he was on the team since he barely played.

[PuckEmpire @puckempire]

Kyle Connor, who played for the same Team USA and plays for the Jets, has not yet reported any threats.

[BDub @Wongtimer]

What a bunch of high horse bullshit. You aren’t talking about some blogger in his parents basement. You’re talking about an executive with over ten years of experience and two Stanley Cup rings. Whatever the culture is, he’s the epitome of it.

[Sportsnet @Sportsnet]

"You don't understand the culture of our game when you put that press release out there and expect us, especially Canadians, to believe it."

@RealKyper, @SamAMcKee and Jason Bukala discuss the way the Devils are handling Connor Hellebuyck's return to Winnipeg.

[BDub @Wongtimer]

Don’s breakdown as to why Hellebuyck isn’t playing is so good, he actually changed my mind. He’s right, playing him only benefits Winnipeg. @DonLagreca

https://t.co/BdVFxFJHo8

[BDub @Wongtimer]

Why would the Devils care about how Jets fans or any of the fans in the league feel other than their own?

[BucciOT.Com @Buccigross]

Absolutely ridiculous. This is the entertainment business--fans pay big money for tickets and to watch the games....Slap in the face to customers...And even more ridiculous to announce a "reason." 👎🏻

[BDub @Wongtimer]

@NikLynam @gritsyukenjoyer This is a super reasonable take from a Jets fan, and that’s coming from a guy that thinks he should play.

[BDub @Wongtimer]

After those two Washington games, the Devils play two games in seven days and a three day break until their next game in Montreal. They could easily have played him all three games.

[Mike Gurnis @MikeGurnis]

Since I’m getting killed in the replies- the Devils games against Washington (divisional games!) this week are far more important this week than the Winnipeg game. I know nobody wants to hear that but it’s the truth.

[BDub @Wongtimer]

@CarlosG45324690 @pitchforkedpuck I’m not going to die on this hill, but it’s more than just a game.

[BDub @Wongtimer]

@notvtoe This isn’t the same IMO. The Jets are obviously going to try to light him up but they’re not going to fight him.

[BDub @Wongtimer]

@DWorldOrder Yeah, I actually do.

[BDub @Wongtimer]

I see a few NJ fans going at LeBrun here. IMO he’s right, it’s obvious Keefe is being disingenuous.

[Pierre LeBrun @PierreVLeBrun]

So this is the kind of thing you look back in 10 years and day: really?
Ridiculous by any measure.