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Cale Makar wants to change the NHL Playoffs: Is No. 1 vs. No. 8 better than the current format?

The NHL playoff format is a topic that gets discussed a lot. However, I don’t think a format change is necessary. Let’s start with why some fans, media, and players don’t like it.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 12

Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck gets candid on ‘expectations’ after MVP season

The Winnipeg Jets have a lot of trophies to defend in 2025-26. They won the first Presidents’ Trophy in franchise history after securing the best regular-season record.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Hockey Latest / September 11

Connor Hellebuyck Discusses The Pressures of Facing Incredibly High Expectations This Season

After winning the Hart and Vezina a year ago, expectations are going up for Connor Hellebuyck and the Jets, and now the star goaltender has addressed that.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / September 10

How Stuart Skinner can achieve his lofty goals for the 2025–26 season

More often than not, Edmonton Oilers Foaltender Stuart Skinner bears the brunt of criticism when the team isn’t playing well. Sometimes it’s richly deserved, like early in the 2024–25 season when he had a save percentage in the .860s.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / September 8

Analyst makes a case for Jake Oettinger to beat out Connor Hellebuyck for Team USA's Olympic starter role

Winnipeg Jets star Connor Hellebuyck is widely regarded as the best goaltender in the world, and he enters the 2026 Winter Olympics as the projected starter for Team USA, but nothing is impossible.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Breakaway on SI / September 8

Who Can Beat Out Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck for Olympic Starter?

Winnipeg Jets superstar and reigning Hart Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck is the best goalie in the world, and he’s set to be the number one netminder for the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / September 8

Dark Horse Hart Trophy Candidates

There are sure to be many challengers to the throne that reigning MVP and Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck sits on. The crown jewel of goaltending, Hellebuyck had one of the best seasons ever seen by a puck-stopper.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Blade of Steel / September 7

NHL Network's Top 10 Goalies List Sparks Fan Backlash With Hellebuyck at the Top

Connor Hellebuyck just had the rare experience of being celebrated and slammed in the same week. NHL Network named the Winnipeg Jets netminder the league's best goaltender in its new top 10 list, but fans quickly fired back with harsh criticism.

Winnipeg Jets News / Hockey Latest / September 6

Connor Hellebuyck Discusses Battle for Team USA's Starting Goalie Spot at 2026 Winter Olympics

Team USA's goaltending heading into the Olympics is strong, and now the reigning Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck has opened up on it. Heading into the 2026 Olympic Games, Team USA are considered one of the major favourites, with this team being more loaded than any team in United States hockey history.

Winnipeg Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Why Reigning Hart Trophy Winner Connor Hellebuyck Enters 2025-26 Under Pressure

Connor Hellebuyck enjoyed one of the finest statistical seasons in recent memory, capturing a rare Hart Trophy and Vezina Trophy double. Yet, the ugly side of his game reared its head when it mattered most in the playoffs.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / September 1

Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger called the biggest challenger to Connor Hellebuyck

The Dallas Stars may already be focused on another Stanley Cup push, but their goaltender is getting national recognition as one of the NHL's top candidates for the Vezina Trophy.

Winnipeg Jets News / Breakaway on SI / September 1

Three Candidates Can Challenge Jets Superstar for Vezina Trophy

Can anyone dethrone Winnipeg Jets superstar Connor Hellebuyck for the Vezina Trophy? The back-to-back winner of the award and most recent Hart Trophy recipient, Hellebuyck is the unquestioned top player at his position.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / August 27

Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck named top rated goaltender for EA Sports NHL 26

After an incredible individual season, one of the best goaltenders in the National Hockey League is also considered one of the best in the virtual world.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / August 24

Maple Leafs Goalie Snubbed from Team USA Olympic Camp

Connor Hellebuyck…wait? That's it? Yes, that's right, the only NHL goaltender last season who was statistically better than Toronto Maple Leafs netminder Anthony Stolarz.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Jets’ Connor, Pionk, & Hellebuyck Invited to U.S. Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp

Winnipeg Jets’ sniper Kyle Connor, defenseman Neal Pionk, and star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck have been selected to USA Hockey’s 44-player Olympic Orientation Camp roster ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in February.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 19

Hellebuyck, Fox among 44 players invited to USA's men’s Olympic hockey orientation camp

USA Hockey revealed the 44 players invited to the U.S. Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp.

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Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / August 8

Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck Is the NHL’s Gold Standard in Goal

Already a three-time Vezina winner—and the first netminder in a decade to snag the Hart Trophy—Connor Hellebuyck remains the heartbeat of a Winnipeg Jets squad built on edge-of-your-seat hockey.

Winnipeg Jets News / Field Level Media / June 12

Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck earns Hart, Vezina trophies

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck captured both the NHL's Hart and Vezina trophies for his brilliance during the 2024-25 campaign. The awards were announced on Thursday prior to Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final at the league's award show.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 12

Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck wins 2025 Vezina and Hart Trophies

The NHL has announced that the Winnipeg Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck will take home both the 2025 Vezina Trophy as the league’s top goaltender and the 2025 Hart Trophy as league MVP.

Hellebuyck's NHL MVP win a rarity for goalies, even if it shouldn't be

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Winnipeg Jets News / Yardbarker / June 12

Connor Hellebuyck's MVP win a rarity, but it shouldn't be

Connor Hellebuyck's NHL MVP win a rarity for goalies, even if it shouldn't be

The voters got it right in this case with Hellebuyck. Nobody did more to elevate their team in the regular season than he did.

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Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / June 12

Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck wins 2024-25 Hart Trophy

One of the best netminders in the NHL is being recognized as one of the best players in the league. On Thursday, the league announced that Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is the 2025 recipient of the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league’s most valuable player.