The Hockey News Big Show: Does Hellebuyck Make The Devils A Stanley Cup Contender?

Oct 26, 2026 7:25 PMPublished Oct 26, 2026 7:25 PMFormer NHLer Drew Shore joins Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy to discuss the New Jersey Devils’ blockbuster trade for Connor Hellebuyck, Quinn Hughes’ return to Vancouver, Alexander Nikishin’s one-year contract, and more.Here's what former NHL player Drew Shore , Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode:0:00: How do you think Connor Hellebuyck will work out for the New Jersey Devils?2:15: Does having Hellebuyck make the New Jersey Devils a Stanley Cup contender? 2:54: What do you think about what the Winnipeg Jets got in return? Related stories7:38: What to make of how the Vancouver Canucks fans reacted during Quinn Hughes’ homecoming? 13:04: Could Anthony Stolarz take over as starter for the Toronto Maple Leafs?17:14: Could the lack of depth scoring for the Edmonton Oilers be costly for them in the long run? 22:09: Do you think the Seattle Kraken can keep pace without Jared McCann in the lineup? 24:36: Thoughts on Alexander Nikishin signing a 1 year deal with the Carolina Hurricanes? 27:30: What do you think Drew Doughty's next contract will look like?31:20: Drake Batherson had a hat trick, over the weekend. Will he finish with over or under 70 points this season?32:24: Keep, Trade, Cut: Juraj Slafkovsky, Dylan Guenther and Cutter Gauthier34:13: Mikhail Sergachev is fourth in the NHL for defenseman points with 14. How many will he finish the year with? 35:40: Nikita Kucherov is now Tampa Bay's all-time leading scorer. Is he the first name you think of when it comes to Lightning history?37:17: Who is the most polarizing player in the NHL right now?