Summary
Matt Loughlin and Sam Kasan return to Speak of the Devils with a look at the trade for Connor Hellebuyck, his fit alongside Jake Allen and what the move means for New Jersey. They discuss the price of the deal and how it changes the Devils goaltending outlook. Amanda Stein sits down with Hellebuyck about learning he had been traded while on the ice, settling into a new organization and preparing to play again. Matt and Sam revisit Sunny Mehtas comments on evaluating goaltenders and hear from the general manager about Hellebuycks track record, his value and the thinking behind the trade. They also discuss how Mehtas trading background shapes his approach to negotiations. To close, the hosts assess the opening month, including Arseny Gritsyuks chemistry with Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt, Luke Evangelistas early impact, Anthony Manthas role and Luke Hughes development. Theres also a look at the defensive adjustments and scoring depth behind the Devils recent results. EPISODE TOPICS 00:00 Hellebuyck on a new chapter in New Jersey 01:19 Speak of the Devils returns 02:50 Reacting to the Hellebuyck trade 07:33 Hellebuycks rsum, playing style and workload 12:09 Amanda Steins one-on-one with Connor Hellebuyck 15:32 Hellebuyck, Jake Allen and the future in goal 19:55 The trade package and what the Devils gave up 24:17 Sunny Mehtas goaltending philosophy 31:18 Mehta on transparency, trading and negotiations 34:11 Gritsyuks chemistry with Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt 36:28 Anthony Manthas role and the new additions 37:27 Luke Evangelistas transition to New Jersey 39:52 Luke Hughes development 41:26 Defensive adjustments: coverage and boxing out 43:33 Scoring depth and looking ahead to November Hosted by Matt Loughlin and Sam Kasan. Featuring Amanda Stein. Part of the Devils Hockey Network. This episode was recorded before the Devils game in Dallas.