Connor Hellebuyck - Worst Playoff Goalie in NHL history

[syz]

Yet he still somehow managed to save like 15 goals above expected in that 4 game sweep of the Oilers where every game was 1-0 or 2-1.

 

[jigglysquishy]

I've always been a big defender of Hellebucyk. Last year, for example, he was left out to dry the whole series.

This year is different. He's letting in everything.

 

[GreeningOil]

Given his last 3 playoff performances - ABSOLUTLEY DREADFUL - would Edmonton even trade Skinner for him given that contract?

Yes.

100x out of 100

 

[Leonardo87]

It’s rather mind-bottling.

 

[WATTAGE4451]

Yet he still somehow managed to save like 15 goals above expected in that 4 game sweep of the Oilers where every game was 1-0 or 2-1.

He didnt used to suck this bad. He had a .920 sv% in his first 4 postseasons. These last 3 .886, .870 and .844 BEFORE today. Its probably inside his head now.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

He looked fine in the other games from what I saw , definitely a stinker today

 

[HockeyVirus]

Been saying it for a few years, the current Jets are what people think the Leafs are. In the past 3 years they have won 4 playoff games total. And they won the first game in all 3 series.

 

[JKG33]

I've always been a big defender of Hellebucyk. Last year, for example, he was left out to dry the whole series.

This year is different. He's letting in everything.

So close

 

[Satoru Gojo]

He sucked in the four nations too

 

[Heldig]

Vintage Hellebuyck is back. The guy just can't perform in the playoffs. Feel bad for the guy.

Regular season goalie at best.

The team as a whole cant handle playoff hockey. They wilt under pressure. But Helle is not even remotely as good as he is in the regular season. And to think he was mentioned in the Hart conversation. He is a regular season lion.

 

[Sombastate]

Its crazy, because i think we all agree is a phenomenal goalie, but between the ears, there's an issue. No other excuse

 

[The Macho King]

Does Comrie start game 5?

Nah- gotta ride with the horse you came in on. Maybe if he gets pulled again you think about it for Game 6, but even then it'd have to be another sub .800 type performance.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Nah- gotta ride with the horse you came in on. Maybe if he gets pulled again you think about it for Game 6, but even then it'd have to be another sub .800 type performance.

Ride the donkey...

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDo]

His playoff goaltending is as bad as the OP’s spelling.

 

[canucklover123]

Him and price in the same conversation was always laughable

 

[TheDizee]

WE WANT CONNOR!

 

[TheDawnOfANewTage]

Let. Him. Cook.

 

[tfwnogf]

some dudes just choke under pressure. they can't all have the ice.

 

[eojsmada]

I voted no because there is no one in the league named Connor Hellebuck. But there is a goalie who plays for Winnipeg named Connor Hellebuyck.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

WE WANT CONNOR!

Blues fans rubbing salt in the wounds after Helly is pulled. lol

 

[Louie the Blue]

Wouldn’t the answer be Bob?

 

[roccerfeller]

I voted no because there is no one in the league named Connor Hellebuck. But there is a goalie who plays for Winnipeg named Connor Hellebuyck.

I mean Leaves is spelled wrong to begin with. What do you expect? Leaf fans suddenly developer literacy skills???


I jest - He’s not wrong though; Helle has not been good in playoffs and hasn’t won a series in years

And last time these two goalies faced in a series, Binningtons team won a cup

 

[eojsmada]

On a more serious note. I have said all along that Winnipeg's defense, outside of Morrissey, is probably the least capable of playing Playoff hockey. Too small, not enough speed, and zero depth outside of maybe one pair. Luke Schenn was not going to fix the problems that Pionk/DeMelo/Stanley and company create by their inability to defend and clear the front of the crease.

 

[BB79]

Sabres should trade Reimer for Helly. At least then they'll make the playoffs

 

[BB79]

WE WANT CONNOR!

I don't think Edmonton is willing to trade him