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Connor Hellebuyck Returning to Jets? Things Are Getting Weird in Winnipeg

Elliotte Friedman dropped major news on Saturday: goaltender Connor Hellebuyck may be returning to the Winnipeg Jets. The word “might” matters here because, for now, all that’s confirmed is that Hellebuyck’s suspension is ending.

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Connor Hellebuyck’s Suspension Expected To End Next Week

Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been away from the team since he decided not to report for training camp and has been under suspension since then. However, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the suspension is set to end on Friday, October 23rd.

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Viggo Bjorck off to strong start with Jets, despite no points

While the Winnipeg Jets navigate off-ice drama with star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, it’s their on-ice play that’s getting attention. The Jets are 4-1-2

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.

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Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / October 16

Hellebuyck Holdout Takes a Turn, Jets Send Clear Message to Goaltender

According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Winnipeg Jets have no interest in Connor Hellebuyck returning. Hellebuyck hasn’t played this season, and he’s waiting

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 17

NHL Rumors: Some blue line options for the Toronto Maple Leafs if/when they go down that road

TSN: There have been a few offers and tire kickers over the past few months for Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, but GM Kevin Cheveldayoff remains patient, according to Darren Dreger.

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.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15

Injury Updates: Morrissey, Byram, Granlund

Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel told the media today, including Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press, that injured defenseman Josh Morrissey has been downgraded from day-to-day to week-to-week.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Jets proving they don’t rely on Connor Hellebuyck

It looked like it was going to be a bleak season for the Winnipeg Jets, who saw their franchise goalie Connor Hellebuyck demand a trade this summer after a 2025-26 campaign in which they slumped from winning the Presidents’ Trophy to out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs altogether.

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.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Jets' Josh Morrissey now week-to-week with upper-body injury

The Winnipeg Jets got bad news on the injury status of their No. 1 defenseman.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

What has fueled Jets’ hot start?

It looked like the 2026-27 season was going to be a disaster for the Winnipeg Jets. Fresh off a disappointing 2025-26 campaign, their Hart Trophy-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck requested a trade, and to this point he has yet to even report to the team.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 15

The Pacific Division team ‘kicking tires’ on Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck

The Winnipeg Jets are 4-1-1 on the season and have been winning despite Connor Hellebuyck not being in the lineup. Hellebuyck has been suspended by the Jets for not reporting to training camp following his trade request.

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Connor Hellebuyck Contemplating Rejoining the Winnipeg Jets?

The Fourth Period: Connor Hellebuyck continues to train on his own as he awaits a trade. There has been some trade interest but nothing appears close. There are some wondering if Hellebuyck will think about returning to the team as the forfeited dollars continue to grow.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / October 14

Jets Beat Wild 5-2: What Did We Learn?

Sometimes a hockey team needs a little reminder of what it can do when the pieces start fitting together. The Winnipeg Jets got one Tuesday night, beating the Minnesota Wild 5-2 behind a big game from Cole Perfetti and a strong top-line performance.

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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