Arguably the biggest name to watch is goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, as many teams would love to have the services of a star goaltender. One Insider says Hellebuyck has a team in mind that he would immediately sign an extension with if traded there.
According to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, Hellebuyck is keen on a trade to the New Jersey Devils. If traded there, the 29-year-old would be more than willing to sign a long-term extension for the right price.
While I'm certain the Devils would love to add a netminder of Hellebuyck's talent, the asking price could be a stumbling block. Reports say Hellebuyck wants around $9.5 million per season, making him one of the highest paid goaltenders in the NHL. That said, despite making some recent signing, the Devils currently have close to $26.5 million in cap space for 2023-24, although more signings need to be made. Accommodating Hellebuyck is doable, but may leave little money for other parts of the roster.
