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Jets Goalie Hellebuyck Suspended After Trade Demand
17 Sep
Summary
- Hellebuyck publicly requested a trade in August after a disappointing season.
- The goalie did not report to training camp and was suspended by the team.
- Jets are seeking immediate help in a trade, but Hellebuyck's contract is a factor.
Connor Hellebuyck, a three-time Vezina Trophy winner, has been suspended by the Winnipeg Jets after not reporting for training camp. This action follows his public request for a trade made in August.
Speculation about Hellebuyck's future intensified after the Jets' unsatisfactory 2025-26 season. He confirmed his desire to be traded, stating that moving on was the best path for him and his family.
Trade discussions with teams like the Buffalo Sabres have reportedly stalled. The Jets are looking for immediate roster help rather than future draft picks, a difficult task given Hellebuyck's age (33) and contract.
Hellebuyck is owed $8.7 million annually for the next five seasons. The impasse between the goalie and the team raises questions about finding a resolution before the season begins.
