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A lot of people sort of wrote Stuart Skinner off after Edmonton. But I don’t think that’s fair — and I think Winnipeg might be exactly the spot where he proves people wrong.

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Analyst floats surprise Pacific Division team as Connor Hellebuyck landing spot

The 2026-27 NHL regular season starts in one week, yet it still doesn’t appear as if anything is all that close on the Connor Hellebuyck trade front. Neither

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 22

Should Jets and Red Wings consider swapping disgruntled stars?

Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin and Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck have quite a bit in common.

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 21

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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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Stuart Skinner News / Professor Press Box / September 21

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.

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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.

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.

Winnipeg Jets 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.

Winnipeg Jets 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.

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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 / 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.

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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.