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Jets Release Statement After Connor Hellebuyck's Public Trade Request

Franchise-altering trade requests rarely become public, but that’s what happened on Thursday when Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck confirmed that he had privately requested a trade several months ago.

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Connor Hellebuyck and Chris Pronger might seem like very different cases. One is a current Winnipeg Jets goaltender asking for a trade after 11 years with the organization.

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Insider lays out 1 major ‘difference’ in Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck trade request

Connor Hellebuyck wants out of the Winnipeg Jets, with the star netminder confirming trade rumors he requested “several months ago,” according to a statement released by his camp.

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Jets star G Connor Hellebuyck confirms trade request

Three-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck, who has spent his entire NHL career with the Winnipeg Jets, has made public his desire to be traded.

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‘We will continue to work through the situation’: Jets respond to Hellebuyck trade request

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (sort of) shocked the hockey world on Thursday when he released a statement officially confirming his trade request, and it was only a matter of time before the the team responded with their own words on the situation.

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Connor Hellebuyck Makes Trade Request Out of Winnipeg Official

Speculation has insisted all offseason long that Connor Hellebuyck wants out of Winnipeg and would soon be traded. On Thursday, the trade request piece of the puzzle became official.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 27

Jets’ Connor Hellebucyk publicly requests trade by releasing explicit statement

Connor Hellebucyk of Winnipeg Jets expressed his desire to be traded away from the Winnipeg Jets months ago. With NHL training camps weeks away from opening up in mid-September and no movement since he made his request, Hellebuyck came out with a statement confirming that he still wants to go to a new team this year.

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3 Potential Trade Destinations for Connor Hellebuyck

Connor Hellebuyck’s time with the Winnipeg Jets appears to be nearing its conclusion. In a public statement, Hellebuyck confirmed he privately requested a trade several months ago and believes moving on is the best decision for his family.

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Oilers Trade Package for Connor Hellebuyck — Would You Accept?

Connor Hellebuyck officially made his trade request public earlier today — the kind of bombshell Jets fans hoped would never drop. Once a franchise goalie goes public, the clock starts ticking.

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Jets’ Hellebuyck Confirms Trade Request

While trade rumours have swirled around Winnipeg Jets’ goaltender Connor Hellebuyck for months, Hellebuyck himself had never confirmed he’d asked to be traded.

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Connor Hellebuyck makes his trade request from Winnipeg Jets official

Hellebuyck released a statement through his agent confirming that he had quietly requested a trade out of Winnipeg earlier this offseason.

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Connor Hellebuyck News / Daily Faceoff / August 27

Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck confirms trade request

After months of speculation and reporting that Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck requested a trade this summer, the Hart Trophy-winning goalie broke his silence on the matter on Thursday.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / August 27

Major Pivot as Connor Hellebuyck Makes Trade Request Public

Connor Hellebuyck is still looking to be traded by the Winnipeg Jets, and his agent has just laid the gauntlet down. Ray Petkau, who represents Hellebuyck, released a statement confirming that the superstar netminder is looking to be moved.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 27

Connor Hellebuyck Requests Trade From Jets

A few weeks before the beginning of training camp, Winnipeg Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck has gone public with his desire to be traded from the Jets.

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What Is the Jets' Connor Hellebuyck Really Thinking?

There is a funny thing happening with Connor Hellebuyck and the Winnipeg Jets. Everyone keeps talking about whether the Jets are going to trade him. Buffalo keeps getting mentioned.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / August 22

Why hasn’t Connor Hellebuyck been traded yet?

The 2026 NHL season is just under 40 days away, but rosters are far from finalized at this point in late summer. While most teams have a good idea of which players they will rely on, some key pieces could still be looking for a new home. For now, the Winnipeg Jets still have goalie Connor Hellebuyck on the roster.

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ECHL: Alexander Burmistrov Returns To North America

Forward Alexander Burmistrov has signed an ECHL contract with the Cincinnati Cyclones for the 2026-27 season. Burmistrov, 34, had two assists in 20 games last season in the KHL for the Shanghai Sharks.

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The Winnipeg Jets are coming off a season they’d probably like to put behind them. Just one year after winning the Presidents’ Trophy, they finished in the NHL’s bottom 10 and were barely part of the playoff conversation.

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Alex Burmistrov Signs With ECHL Cincinnati

The 8th overall pick of the 2010 NHL Draft is returning to the States. According to Tony Androckitis of Inside AHL Hockey, the ECHL’s Cincinnati Cyclones have signed forward Alexander Burmistrov for the 2026-27 campaign.

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The Winnipeg Jets, in 2026-27, will attempt to rebound after regressing by 21 wins to miss the playoffs last season. With training camp, preseason, and opening night all getting closer with each passing day, it’s worth taking a look at who might lead the team in various important statistical categories.