What happened: Winnipeg announced the six-piece acquisition from the Devils on Friday, adding forwards Dawson Mercer, Nick Bjugstad, and No. 12 overall pick Alexander Command alongside two draft selections. The trade also sends goaltender Nico Daws, who re-signed with New Jersey on a two-year contract in July, to the Jets in exchange for Connor Hellebuyck, per Emily Kaplan.

Why it matters: The transaction closes months of trade discussions around Hellebuyck that previously involved Buffalo and New Jersey before he sat out Thursday's game. Winnipeg reshapes its roster depth across three positions by pairing an established forward in Mercer with a recent lottery selection in Command and a young netminder under multi-year control.

What to watch: Both clubs will adjust their active rosters and goaltending rotations for upcoming 2026-27 regular-season action.