Connor Hellebuyck confirms trade request from Winnipeg Jets
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 7:57 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Connor Hellebuyck, a three-time Vezina Trophy winner, has confirmed that he requested a trade from the Winnipeg Jets. The announcement was made publicly on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Hellebuyck's request comes after a series of discussions regarding his future with the team. The Jets' management now faces the challenge of navigating this request amid the offseason roster decisions and player movements.
- •Hellebuyck is a three-time Vezina Trophy winner.
- •He publicly confirmed his trade request on August 27, 2026.
- •The Jets now must address his request amid offseason decisions.
- •Hellebuyck's status could influence Jets' future team dynamics.
- 8:28 PMESPN — Jets star goalie Hellebuyck confirms trade request
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck confirms trade request
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — 6 landing spots for Connor Hellebuyck after Jets’ goalie’s trade request
- 7:55 PMCBS Sports — Jets star goalie Connor Hellebuyck requests trade: Three-time Vezina Trophy winner looking to 'move on'
- 7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Team USA goaltender Connor Hellebuyck publicly confirms trade request from Winnipeg Jets: 'Moving on is the best path forward'
- 7:44 PMYahoo Sports — NHL star Connor Hellebuyck publicly requests trade from Winnipeg Jets
"Connor Hellebuyck, a three-time Vezina Trophy winner, 2025 NHL MVP and U.S. Olympic gold medalist, is seeking a trade from the Winnipeg Jets.
"Three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck publicly confirmed Thursday that he asked the Winnipeg Jets to trade him.
"Hellebuyck wrote in a statement that 'privately requested a trade' months ago and that his 'position has not changed.'
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 27, 2026, 8:28 PMJets star goalie Hellebuyck confirms trade request
Three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck publicly confirmed Thursday that he asked the Winnipeg Jets to trade him.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 8:13 PMWinnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck confirms trade request
Connor Hellebuyck, a three-time Vezina Trophy winner, 2025 NHL MVP and U.S. Olympic gold medalist, is seeking a trade from the Winnipeg Jets.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 8:10 PM6 landing spots for Connor Hellebuyck after Jets’ goalie’s trade request
Long-time Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has publicly requested a trade and these teams could be the perfect fit.
- CBS SportsAug 27, 2026, 7:55 PMJets star goalie Connor Hellebuyck requests trade: Three-time Vezina Trophy winner looking to 'move on'
One of the NHL's elite goaltenders is officially on the market
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 7:50 PMTeam USA goaltender Connor Hellebuyck publicly confirms trade request from Winnipeg Jets: 'Moving on is the best path forward'
Hellebuyck wrote in a statement that 'privately requested a trade' months ago and that his 'position has not changed.'
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 7:44 PMNHL star Connor Hellebuyck publicly requests trade from Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has requested a trade.
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