What happened: Connor Hellebuyck is headed from Winnipeg to New Jersey, the NHL announced, and players around the league reacted to the deal, with Connor McDavid welcoming the goaltender's departure from the West, per Sportsnet. Kevin Weekes reported, citing sources, that the Jets get Daws, Mercer, two future picks and another forward in return.

Why it matters: The trade moves Hellebuyck to the Eastern Conference, so McDavid, already off to a fast start this season, and Edmonton will face him only in cross-conference games. New Jersey gets a new No. 1 goaltender, and Winnipeg now has to rebuild its crease during the regular season.

What to watch: Next to watch are Hellebuyck's first start for New Jersey and how Winnipeg splits the net with him gone.