Connor Hellebuyck has been traded — and the Winnipeg Jets may not have landed the best player in return, but they got something just as important. Plus, Canadiens goalie news: Jakob Dobeš struggling, Jacob Fowler taking his chance, and a possible Samuel Montembeault trade.

📋 IN THIS EPISODE

Host Christopher Morais breaks down the Connor Hellebuyck trade from Winnipeg's side and explains why the return package might look underwhelming on paper, but still be a win for the Jets.

Christopher also recaps his trip to the 2026 NHL Heritage Classic in Winnipeg, where the Jets hosted the Canadiens. He covers the food he tried, the pros and cons of every venue he visited, and some gossip from the journey home.

Finally, the Montreal Canadiens goalie picture is getting crowded. Jakob Dobeš has had a rough start, Jacob Fowler has made the most of his opportunity, and Samuel Montembeault's return could force a decision. A trade may be in the works, and one team could benefit from his immediate availability.

Host Christopher Morais breaks down the Connor Hellebuyck saga in Winnipeg and why the public handling of it may be costing the Vezina-winning goaltender leverage in any potential move.

With fantasy hockey draft season here, Christopher shares his top 5 fantasy hockey draft strategies. These won't automatically win you the league, but they'll keep you from digging a hole on draft day.

And finally — changes are coming to Slap Shot Podcast, including a new home for all Sports Wagering content and the launch of our website.

In Episode 112, host Christopher Morais discusses some noteworthy news from the NHL. Notably, Ryan Craig has been named the new head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Boston Bruins have announced that they will retire Patrice Bergeron's number 37 next season.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have also made headlines in recent weeks. They completed a trade, sending Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to Philadelphia in exchange for Samuel Ersson and Emil Andre. Additionally, they hired Jim Hiller as their new head coach. Will these moves help bring the Maple Leafs closer to a Stanley Cup? Can they become contenders next season?

Finally, Chris shares his thoughts on Toronto signing Darren Raddysh, which sparked a heated reaction on Leafs Twitter. Enjoy the first segment of "Chris Reads Mean Tweets," where he highlights some of the outrageous comments from fans online.

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