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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
I can't remember a goaltender who was so good in the regular season, struggle so much in the playoffs like Hellebuyck. There have been other goaltenders that struggle in the playoffs but this is the most extreme I can remember. He basically goes from best goaltender in the league to below average starter the moment the season transitions from regular season to playoffs. It has to be mental or something as for whatever reason he's just not the same guy.
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I was thinking the same thing yesterday. Fleury had some playoff meltdowns in his career, but he won his first Cup in his fifth season in the league. I honestly can’t think of a Vezina-winning goalie who has struggled so much in the playoffs, let alone a multiple-Vezina goalie. If the Jets don’t pull this out of the fire, Helleybuck’s legacy will be one of the biggest playoff chokers in NHL history.
And where does that leave the Jets going forward? Do they consider moving him? Can they, with that contract?