Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck might be out four-to-six weeks as a result of present process an arthroscopic knee process, TSN’s Darren Dreger reported Friday morning.
Hellebuyck final performed within the 4-3 shootout win over the Calgary Flames on Nov. 15, and there was no indication he was coping with any type of damage. This season, the 32 12 months outdated has an 8-6-0 file with a 2.51 objectives towards common (GAA) and .913 save proportion (SV%.)
Dropping Hellebuyck — the reigning back-to-back Vezina Trophy winner and reigning Hart Memorial Trophy winner — for that size of time is at least a worst-case situation for the Jets (12-7-0). They lastly obtained wholesome not too long ago with Adam Lowry, Cole Perfetti, and Dylan Samberg all returning over the previous few weeks, however now might be with out their heart-and-soul starter till doubtlessly the brand new 12 months. Will probably be as much as Eric Comrie (4-1-0, 2.60 GAA, .908 SV%) to maintain them afloat till then.
The Jets have called up Thomas Milic from the Manitoba Moose to function Comrie’s backup. They’re again in motion tonight at Canada Life Centre versus the Carolina Hurricanes.
