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Devils say Welcome to ‘Helle’: NJD acquires Hellebuyck from WPG
Season 2, Ep. 20
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Just like that, the months-long saga is over - and Connor Hellebuyck is on his way to play in the United States for the first time in his NHL career. Frank Seravalli and Brien Rea, filling in for John Buccigross, will break down every aspect of the 6-for-1 deal - including Frank's linchpin for the transaction from the Jets' perspective. What does this do to the Devils' playoff chances? They'll also hit on Connor McDavid's insane chase for 200 points and talk about Devin Cooley in the Beef of the Week, presented by Wilhauk Beef Jerky.
Bucci is also back, as always, with his usual news and notes from around the NHL with Franks 'n Beans.
Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto.
This episode was produced by Alex Allard and hosted by Brien Rea and Frank Seravalli.
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