Connor Hellebuyck is expected to speak with reporters in Winnipeg after practice Tuesday morning as he returns with the New Jersey Devils, less than a month after being traded by the Jets.

The planned media appearance comes ahead of Tuesday evening’s game against his former team, according to reporting by Tavi Dhillon of Global News. Hellebuyck is not scheduled to play: the Devils announced Sunday that he would sit out, with general manager Sunny Mehta citing a potential “reduction in our expected win probability.”

Speaking to reporters in Toronto on Sunday night after New Jersey’s 4–0 win over the Maple Leafs, Hellebuyck said he wanted to play but had to follow management’s decision.

“At the end of the day, I have to listen to them, and I can only push so hard,” he said.

The goaltender also spoke about his attachment to Winnipeg and the memories he would carry from his time there.

“I’ve spent the majority of my career there and a lot of my accomplishments are from there. So, there is a lot to miss,” Hellebuyck said. “But that being said, I am excited about the new chapter I’m in.”

Tuesday’s game at Canada Life Centre is the Devils’ only visit to Winnipeg this season. The teams meet again in New Jersey on Nov. 28.

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