Connor Hellebuyck Has Been TRADED To New Jersey 👀 | FN Barn Burner - October 23rd, 2026

Connor Hellebuyck is officially a New Jersey Devil! Boomer, Pinder and Rhett Warrener react to one of the biggest trades of the NHL season as the Winnipeg Jets finally move their franchise goaltender. The boys break down the full deal, which sends Dawson Mercer, Nico Daws, Nick Bjugstad, prospect Alexander Command and two draft picks to Winnipeg. Did the Jets get enough in return for a three-time Vezina Trophy winner? And does adding Hellebuyck immediately make New Jersey a serious Stanley Cup contender? After months of trade speculation, a public trade request and a suspension, the Hellebuyck saga has finally come to an end. The guys discuss what this means for both organizations, who came out ahead and how much better the Devils just became.

Brent Krahn joins Boomer, Pinder and Rhett to react to Devin Cooley's hilarious postgame comments about his conscious and unconscious brain. After making 34 saves in the Calgary Flames' win over the Carolina Hurricanes, Cooley explained why he plays his best hockey when he stops thinking and lets his instincts take over. Naturally, the interview took on a life of its own. As a former NHL goaltender, Krahner brings his own perspective to Cooley's unusual explanation and the mental side of playing in net. The boys have some fun with one of the most entertaining interviews of the season while discussing whether Cooley might actually be onto something.

Michael Russo knew Rhett long before the Barn Burner microphones were turned on. Russo joins Boomer, Pinder and Rhett Warrener for a trip down memory lane, looking back on his time covering the Florida Panthers and a very young Rhett finding his way in the NHL. The boys revisit their days in Florida as Russo shares his memories of covering Rhett and the two look back on a chapter of their hockey lives that brought them together well before this show. If you know Rhett best for his stories and opinions on Barn Burner, this is a chance to hear about his younger days from someone who was there covering him. A little Panthers nostalgia, some familiar faces and a look at Rhett before he became the guy we watch every day.

Brady Tkachuk's return to Ottawa did not disappoint! Boomer, Pinder and Rhett react to an unforgettable night as Tkachuk returned to face the Ottawa Senators for the first time since joining his brother Matthew with the Florida Panthers. From the incredible atmosphere inside the building to the reaction from Senators fans, the drama on the ice and all the hilarious memes that followed, this game had just about everything. The boys break down the homecoming, the entertainment

Michael Russo joins Boomer, Pinder and Rhett to discuss the Minnesota Wild and their ongoing interest in Dylan Larkin. On paper, Larkin seems like a natural fit for a Wild team looking to win now, but getting a deal done with the Detroit Red Wings is proving to be a challenge. Russo explains the disconnect between the two sides, with Detroit reportedly looking for established NHL talent rather than a package built around future assets, while Minnesota would prefer to move picks and prospects instead of giving up players from its current roster. So who blinks first? Can the Wild find a way to land Larkin without weakening the team they're trying to build into a contender? The boys break down what could be holding up a potential trade and whether there's still a realistic path to getting a deal across the finish line.