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Connor Hellebuyck Has Suddenly Changed the NHL Goalie Market

Connor Hellebuyck asking the Winnipeg Jets to trade him is one of those NHL developments that can prompt many other teams to start making phone calls. The Jets have a problem because they could be losing one of the best goaltenders in the league.

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5 Key Differences Between the Dylan Larkin and Connor Hellebuyck Trade Requests

On June 4, 2026, Detroit Red Wings star center Dylan Larkin requested a trade. It was just a few days before the Carolina Hurricanes hoisted the Stanley Cup, and he joined a list of players on the Olympic Gold-winning U.S.A.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 30

Oilers’ 3 Best Trade Packages for Connor Hellebuyck

Connor Hellebuyck officially requested a trade from the Winnipeg Jets via a statement released by his agent on Thursday, Aug. 27. The longtime Jets goaltender is going into just the third season of a seven-year deal worth $8.5 million per season and is looking for a change.

Winnipeg Jets News / Athlon Sports / August 30

Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck Torched by Michael Wilbon After Trade Request

Winnipeg Jets star Connor Hellebuyck has drawn sharp criticism after publicly confirming his trade request. The three-time Vezina Trophy winner asked for a move several months ago, despite having five years remaining on his contract.

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Connor Hellebuyck Would Approve A Trade To Multiple Teams

A few days ago, Winnipeg Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck publicly requested a trade. Given his comments at the end of the season and the Jets’ trade negotiations with the Buffalo Sabres earlier in the summer, it wasn’t a huge surprise that Hellebuyck had privately requested a trade months ago.

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Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / August 29

Hellebuyck Trade Request Sparks Fiery Response From PTI Hosts

Connor Hellebuyck wanting out of Winnipeg may have created one of the most viral moments of the summer for ESPN. Hockey talk on any ESPN show in mid-August is rare, but the Hellebuyck trade request from the Jets was a topic of discussion on Pardon The Interruption (PTI) with hosts Michael Wilbon and Frank Isola on Friday’s episode.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / August 29

Would You Do It? Oilers Land Scheifele and Morrissey in Blockbuster

Connor Hellebuyck’s public trade request could become the first domino to fall for the Winnipeg Jets. Winnipeg missed the 2026 playoffs only one year after winning the Presidents’ Trophy, raising questions about the direction of the organization.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / August 28

NHL Rumors: Hellebuyck Trade, Jets Fallout, Savoie Update, Miller Admission

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Connor Hellebuyck has publicly confirmed that he wants out of Winnipeg, giving the Jets even more pressure to find a trade before training camp.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Rumors / August 28

Some Thoughts on Conner Hellebuyck’s Trade Request Going Public

The agent for Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made public that Hellebuyck wants to be traded. Everyone already knows that Hellebuyck wants out Winnipeg, but going public may force GM Kevin Cheveldayoff’s hand.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / August 28

If Hellebuyck Is Traded, Might Canadiens Come After Jets’ Other Big Star?

The Winnipeg Jets are working on a trade to send goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to another team. The goaltender requested a trade and made it public on Thursday, and the Jets confirmed they know his position and will do what’s best for the organization.

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Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / August 28

Uncertain Future For Winnipeg Jets After Connor Hellebuyck Trade Request

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has made his trade request official and public, with his agent posting a statement on social media. The decision to publicly confirm that the 33-year-old Olympic Gold Medal winner is seeking to leave the Jets puts the team’s future direction at a crossroads.

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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.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 27

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.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Rumors / August 27

Connor Hellebuyck Goes Public With His Trade Request

Connor Hellebuyck goes public with his trade request The Winnipeg Jets issue their own statement after Hellebuyck made his

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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.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / August 27

‘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.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Trade Talk Sports / August 27

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.

Winnipeg Jets News / Yardbarker / August 27

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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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.