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Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck goes public with trade request
The three-time Vezina Trophy winner has asked to be moved after spending his entire NHL career with the franchise.
The short version
- Star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck confirmed he requested a trade from the Winnipeg Jets several months ago.
- Hellebuyck chose to make his request public with NHL training camps scheduled to open in about three weeks.
- Winnipeg General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff acknowledged the request and stated that the organization is actively working on a trade.
Key facts
- Connor Hellebuyck, through his agent Ray Petkau, publicly confirmed he requested a trade from the Winnipeg Jets several months ago.[Associated Press]
- Hellebuyck stated he initially tried to handle the trade request quietly to give the team time to explore options but went public due to the fast-approaching training camps.[Associated Press]
- Winnipeg general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff confirmed the team is working on a trade but stated there is currently no update on a destination.[Associated Press]
- The 33-year-old goaltender is under contract through 2031 under an eight-year extension signed in 2023, carrying an annual salary cap hit of $8.5 million.[Associated Press]
- Hellebuyck has played his entire NHL career in Winnipeg, winning the league MVP award in the 2024-25 season and backstopping the U.S. Olympic team to a gold medal in February 2026.[Associated Press]
What remains uncertain
- It remains unknown which teams are actively pursuing Hellebuyck or when a final trade resolution will be reached.[Associated Press]