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The biggest move brewing in hockey right now — Connor Hellebuyck is heading to New Jersey. Multiple credible sources confirm the Devils and Jets are closing in on a deal for the reigning Vezina winner, and this is a franchise-altering acquisition for New Jersey. Hellebuyck doesn't just change their ceiling, he redefines it entirely.
Shifting to baseball, the World Series is live tonight. Milwaukee hosts Tampa Bay with first pitch set for seven o'clock central, and the Brewers are getting a massive boost — Brandon Woodruff makes the roster after fighting back from a shoulder injury. Thirteen pitchers, thirteen position players, and a city ready to see their Brewers on the biggest stage.
And a tough blow out of Chicago — Bears tight end Cole Kmet was carted off Thursday night against the Patriots with what Ian Rapoport believes is a season-ending knee injury. Non-contact, which somehow makes it worse. Head coach Ben Johnson didn't sugarcoat it, and further testing Friday will confirm what everyone around the organization is already bracing for. A real gut punch for that offense.
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