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Sunny Mehta’s ‘reluctant’ stance on goalie trades amid Connor Hellebuyck buzz

The New Jersey Devils have been linked to Connor Hellebuyck over the last few months. New Jersey has solid, albeit questionable, goaltending. They have not significantly addressed the position after trading Jacob Markstrom to the Florida Panthers.

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Stuart Skinner Has Walked Into a Very Interesting Jets Situation

Some hockey situations involve a player joining a new team, and everyone talks about what he might accomplish. Then there are situations where you look around and think, “Well, this is going to be interesting.” Stuart Skinner has walked into one of those.

Thomas Milic News / Professor Press Box / September 20

The Jets' Thomas Milic Has Something Pretty Big to Play For

Thomas Milic got the start against Edmonton on Saturday. He gave up four goals in a 5-2 loss to the Oilers. Normally that would be one of those preseason things we look at for about five minutes and then move on.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / September 20

Winnipeg Jets Announce First Round of 2026 Training Camp Cuts

Since training camp began last Wednesday, the Jets started with 51 players. Connor Hellebuyck’s suspension brought that down to 50 players, and now Winnipeg has brought the number down to 47 following the first cuts of training camp.

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Connor Hellebuyck News / Stadium Rant / September 19

Connor Hellebuyck Trade Destinations 2026: Landing Spots After Jets Suspension

The Connor Hellebuyck trade destinations 2026 conversation just got a lot more urgent. One of the best goaltenders on the planet is no longer just rumored to want out of Winnipeg.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 18

Connor Hellebuyck Garnered Interest From Eastern Conference Teams

Connor Hellebuyck was playing ‘The Bachelor’ over the offseason. Of course, I mean this in the hockey sense. Two teams out of the Atlantic Division, the Buffalo Sabres and the Florida Panthers, were both looking to make a trade for Hellebuyck over the summer, according to Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts podcast.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 17

Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck trade saga draws ‘heartbroken’ take from teammate

The Winnipeg Jets are embroiled in preseason drama with Connor Hellebuyck at this time. Hellebuyck wants a trade away from Winnipeg and has not reported to training camp.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / September 17

Cheveldayoff Scoffs at 'Gentlemen’s Agreement' with Connor Hellebuyck

Winnipeg Jets’ GM Kevin Cheveldayoff addressed the media on Thursday and discussed where things stand with goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Among the questions asked was if he could confirm a “gentlemen’s agreement” with the star goalie.

Winnipeg Jets News / Field Level Media / September 17

Jets GM: Door not 'closed' on suspended star G Connor Hellebuyck

The suspension of star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck doesn't necessarily mean there isn't a path for him to remain with the Winnipeg Jets. But when it comes to a possible trade, Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff said Thursday he won't allow any move to be a setback for the organization.

Connor Hellebuyck News / The Hockey Writers / September 17

Oilers Would Be Foolish to Trade for Connor Hellebuyck

The Winnipeg Jets announced on Wednesday that Connor Hellebuyck has been suspended after failing to report to training camp. The 33-year-old recently went public with a trade request and appears to be willing to fully enforce it by not participating in team activities.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 17

Connor Hellebuyck and Dylan Larkin – Anything New to Learn?

It’s been a whirlwind summer for several members of Team USA who won gold at the 2026 Olympics. This group of individuals literally changed the NHL overnight as teams looked to build super teams, with multiple trade requests filed first privately, then publicly.

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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 / Professor Press Box / September 17

The Jets Get Two Key Pieces Back at Exactly the Right Time

A couple of small pieces of good news are coming out of Winnipeg as the Jets open training camp, and sometimes those are the stories worth paying attention to.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / September 17

Winnipeg Jets 2026 Training Camp Day One News, Notes & Observations

The Winnipeg Jets training camp is underway. Groups A and B have gotten their first formal skate under their belts. We’ll have continued coverage at Inside The Rink as training camp continues, with news, notes and observations.

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Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Rumors / September 18

What’s holding up a Connor Hellebuyck trade, and did they have a “gentleman’s agreement?”

Jay On SC: Craig Button, when asked why has it been so difficult for the Winnipeg Jets to trade goaltender Connor Hellebuyck? Jay Onrait: “Why is this trade so difficult to make with that knowledge?” Button: “Well, I think two things here.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / September 18

Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff on Connor Hellebuyck trade: 'I just want to get this right'

Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff said there’s no timeline for a trade involving goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, whom the team suspended one day earlier for not reporting to training camp.

Connor Hellebuyck, Jets headed for ugly split after goalie fails to report to training camp

Red Wings' Dylan Larkin breaks silence after trade request, but says little

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / September 17