Player Discussion: 2023 Vezina Finalist Connor Hellebuyck

KingBogo

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I don't disagree. I get wanting to work hard to keep talent here. It's likely not easy to acquire in this market but sometime you need to be proactive. The Laine trade would be an example of one such proactive move, but many are deadline driven. Who knows maybe that is when the value is highest for his players.
I'm willing to keep giving Chevy the benefit of the doubt, and I'm just about as patient of a person I know. I just see a troubling trend of always having to deal from a forced position. Saying that he does pull of some pretty good deals in those forced positions. We will see how it all plays out, and I won't complain about us going all in this season. I'm quite looking forward to the season as I think we will be more competitive then many believe.
 

tbcwpg

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I'm willing to keep giving Chevy the benefit of the doubt, and I'm just about as patient of a person I know. I just see a troubling trend of always having to deal from a forced position. Saying that he does pull of some pretty good deals in those forced positions. We will see how it all plays out, and I won't complain about us going all in this season. I'm quite looking forward to the season as I think we will be more competitive then many believe.

Personally I think Chevy's weakness is not being more active in making hockey trades. I think some of the deals we've seen were ones Chevy could've jumped in on.

That said, I think any Winnipeg GM is going to be in a forced position, as you call it, just due to the nature of the market. You have to try to get value but also ice your own team and not be shown as a GM that will immediately trade someone when they ask. You have up to 7 years of control, he should try to maximize that.
 

Gabe Kupari

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I'll bring it back to Hellebuyck here

Not overly concerned with him. I truly believe he's serious in what he says. I think he says it like it is. I think he's here to win a cup. They all are. Jets could surprise this year but they need all players to buy in. Helle? He's good. It's 55 I worry about honestly
 
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I know he had a slower start but Helle seems back on track. So glad we were able to re-sign him … he’s a possible future HHOF.

Combine that with his awesome Sportsnet interview and I think Helle’s my favourite Jet this year. Can’t wait for my white heritage Helle jersey to arrive
 

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I know he had a slower start but Helle seems back on track. So glad we were able to re-sign him … he’s a possible future HHOF.

Combine that with his awesome Sportsnet interview and I think Helle’s my favourite Jet this year. Can’t wait for my white heritage Helle jersey to arrive
Yeah, that interview was fantastic and I'm glad I stayed up to watch it...:thumbu:
 

Cypruss

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Need a big game from Helly tonight against the Devils to support @Guffman on the main threads discussing the devils goaltending situation. :)

Need a big game from Helly tonight against the Devils to support @Guffman on the main threads discussing the devils goaltending situation. :)
I predicted 6-2 win......so I'm doing my best to try and support the entertaining thread :)
 

Buffdog

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I played goalie growing up and I can't think of any goal I gave up that was my fault.
Funny, I played goalie growing up too and I always said that if the puck went past me, it was my fault - regardless of what led to the shot being taken

My rationale was that in my career I made some absolutely ridiculous saves that I had no business making... so in my mind, I could stop anything
 

Guffman

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Need a big game from Helly tonight against the Devils to support @Guffman on the main threads discussing the devils goaltending situation. :)

Murat should have asked Hellebuyck if he felt any additional pressure for tonight's game given the stakes involved with that HF Trade Forums thread.
 
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tbcwpg

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Funny, I played goalie growing up too and I always said that if the puck went past me, it was my fault - regardless of what led to the shot being taken

My rationale was that in my career I made some absolutely ridiculous saves that I had no business making... so in my mind, I could stop anything

Are you really a goalie if you haven't stared down your D after a goal for screening you?
 
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GeorgeJETson

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I see Helle gets more stars than either MacKinnon or Matthews. :laugh:

Probably won't be mentioned on SN. Laffs fans would riot
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