Connor Hellebuyck requests trade from Winnipeg Jets as training camp approaches

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Connor Hellebuyck requests trade from Winnipeg Jets as training camp approaches
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Connor Hellebuyck has publicly demanded a trade from the Winnipeg Jets ahead of training camp, which starts in three weeks. The three-time Vezina winner expressed that leaving Winnipeg is best for him and his family. Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils are evaluating their options, having recently revamped their goaltending situation and added a veteran presence. The team's cap situation complicates the potential acquisition of Hellebuyck, whose contract runs through 2030-31 with an $8.5 million cap hit. The Devils must weigh the impact of such a trade against their existing roster and ongoing contract negotiations with Quinn Hughes.

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  • Hellebuyck's trade demand coincides with Jets training camp preparation.
  • Devils recently restructured their goaltending, signing Nico Daws and David Rittich.
  • Hellebuyck's contract includes an $8.5 million cap hit through 2030-31.
  • Discussing a potential trade could affect the Devils' plans for Quinn Hughes.
  • New Jersey is projected to have limited salary cap space available.
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  • 3:56 PMYahoo SportsA Devils Trade for Hellebuyck? Cap, Goalies, & the Quinn Hughes Problem
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Connor Hellebuyck went public Thursday with a trade demand away from the Winnipeg Jets. Training camp is three weeks away, […]

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