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Hellebuyck’s Suspension Ends Friday, and a Trade Is Coming

Connor Hellebuyck may have expected his trade request to move quickly. With his suspension set to end Friday, Oct. 23, he may finally get what he wants, even if the situation has become more complicated than he probably anticipated.

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Winnipeg Jets Suddenly Dump 6-Year NHL Veteran

The Winnipeg Jets have placed forward Walker Duehr on waivers, according to reporting from Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press. The 28-year-old began the 2026-27 season on the club’s opening injured reserve list after suffering a lower-body injury during the preseason.

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Walker Duehr News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 19

Jets Place Walker Duehr On Waivers

According to Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press, the Winnipeg Jets have placed forward Walker Duehr on waivers. Duehr began the season on the Jets’ season-opening injured reserve due to a preseason lower-body injury.

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Walker Duehr News / Daily Faceoff / October 19

Jets place Walker Duehr on waivers

A veteran forward is now up for grabs in the NHL. On Monday, the Winnipeg Jets placed winger Walker Duehr on waivers, making him eligible to be claimed by any of the other 31 NHL teams.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / October 19

Insider Names the Determined Team He Expects to Land Hellebuyck

The Connor Hellebuyck saga may be nearing a conclusion, and NHL insider Elliotte Friedman wonders if Utah is where it ends. On the 32 Thoughts Podcast, Friedman said he believes the Utah Mammoth are determined to land the Winnipeg Jets goaltender.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 19

Jets Recall Brayden Yager, Place Josh Morrissey On IR

The Winnipeg Jets announce that they have called up forward Brayden Yager from AHL Manitoba and have placed defenseman Josh Morrissey on injured reserve, retroactive to an injury that occurred on Oct.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Daily Faceoff / October 19

Will Hellebuyck actually play for the Jets after suspension ends?

Things are about to get interesting for the Winnipeg Jets, who could get three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck back as soon as Friday, when the suspension he incurred from the team for failing to report to training camp amid his trade request ends.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Jets Call Up Yager; Place Morrissey on Injured Reserve

The Winnipeg Jets have called up forward Brayden Yager from the Manitoba Moose. The 21 year old has gotten off to a scorching start with the Moose in the American Hockey League, scoring five goals and adding four assists for nine points in six games to sit tied for first in team scoring.

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Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Jets Should Bench Connor Hellebuyck if He Returns to the Team

Just because Connor Hellebuyck seems set to return to the Winnipeg Jets’ organization doesn’t mean he should play another minute in a Jets sweater. In fact, the team would be foolish to play him.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / October 19

Connor Hellebuyck has a problem he didn’t see coming

Connor Hellebuyck may have expected his trade request to get things moving. He’s one of the NHL’s best goalies; he’s under a long-term contract, and he’s made it clear he wants a change.

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Clay Stevenson News / Professor Press Box / October 18

Clay Stevenson Gives the Jets Something to Smile About

Goaltending situations have a funny way of getting complicated. A team thinks it knows its starter, its backup, and how it will divide the minutes. Then something happens, somebody gets an opportunity, and the conversation changes.

Cole Perfetti News / Daily Faceoff / October 18

Cole Perfetti’s contract is already looking like a steal

It wasn’t the smoothest offseason for the Winnipeg Jets. Coming off a disappointing 82-point season that saw them miss the playoffs for the first time since 2022, star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck requested a trade from the Jets that he publicly confirmed in late August, souring the vibes in Winnipeg coming into this season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

NHL Rumours: Hellebuyck Suspension Ending, Larkin Move Coming & Leafs Eyeing Big Trade

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Winnipeg Jets and Connor Hellebuyck, whose suspension is ending. Will he rejoin the team? Next, Dylan Larkin could be on the move, as there is a report that the Detroit Red Wings are closing in on a deal.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 18

NHL Game Recap: Hurricanes Topple Jets for Sixth Straight Win (10/17/2026)

Winnipeg got a pair of goals from Mark Scheifele and Alex Iafallo, but Clay Stevenson made 34 saves as the Winnipeg Jets fell 3-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday afternoon.

Connor Hellebuyck News / ESPN / October 17

With no trade yet, and suspension nearing its end, Hellebuyck could rejoin Jets

Still awaiting a potential trade, Winnipeg players are preparing for difficult conversations should star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, a former NHL MVP and three-time Vezina Trophy winner, rejoin the Jets next week when his suspension is expected to end.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / October 17

‘There’s gonna have to be conversations’: Jets captain Lowry on potential Hellebuyck return

Things might get awkward in the Winnipeg Jets’ dressing room. Following the team’s 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, Jets captain Adam Lowry was asked about a report from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman about goaltender Connor Hellebuyck’s team-imposed suspension being set to expire Oct.

Winnipeg Jets News / Yardbarker / October 17

Connor Hellebuyck drama with Jets is about to get ugly

The soap opera between the Winnipeg Jets and starting goalie Connor Hellebuyck could be taking another dramatic turn later this week.

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Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / October 17

Report: Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck’s suspension to end Oct. 23

According to a new report by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Winnipeg Jets‘ team-imposed suspension on goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is slated to end on Oct.

Winnipeg Jets News / Professor Press Box / October 17

Winnipeg Jets Get a Big Night from Three Moose Prospects

Sometimes, one good game is just one good game. But when three young players all have big nights in the same win, it’s worth paying attention. The Manitoba Moose beat Texas 7-4 on Friday, and Nikita Chibrikov, Brayden Yager, and Lucas Wahlin all contributed.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 16

NHL Game Recap: Jets Comeback Falls Short in Overtime Loss to Blackhawks (10/15/2026)

Three points from Neal Pionk and another Kyle Connor goal weren’t enough as the Winnipeg Jets fell short 4-3 in overtime against the Chicago Blackhawks Thursday night at United Center.

Winnipeg Jets News / Professor Press Box / October 15

Winnipeg Jets Are Giving Fans a Reason to Believe Again

I have to admit something. I'm rooting for the Winnipeg Jets this season. There are a few reasons for that. One is that this team had a disappointing 2025-26 season and looked like it might be in for more trouble after Connor Hellebuyck's trade request.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 14

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While established superstars continue to dominate the headlines, a handful of former first-round picks are beginning to take significant steps forward in their development.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 13

Jets' No. 1 line erupts for 7 points in win over Wild

Cole Perfetti scored a pair of goals, including the go-ahead tally, as the Winnipeg Jets pulled away for a 5-2 win over the visiting Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.