Winnipeg Jets players address Connor Hellebuyck trade request
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 4:54 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry and defenseman Dylan DeMelo have addressed goaltender Connor Hellebuyck’s official trade request following an informal team skate. Hellebuyck publicly confirmed his desire to leave the organization in late August, despite the request having been made to general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff several months prior. While DeMelo acknowledged the situation as a personal distraction given his friendship with the goaltender, both players emphasized that the roster must remain focused on upcoming training camp preparations. The team has stated the situation will not impact the locker room dynamic while management explores its options. Winnipeg is scheduled to begin training camp later this month, with their first preseason game against the Edmonton Oilers set for September 19.
- •Connor Hellebuyck confirmed his public trade request in late August.
- •Captain Adam Lowry and Dylan DeMelo stated the team will maintain focus on training camp.
- •The Winnipeg Jets open training camp on September 16.
- •The team's first preseason game is scheduled against the Edmonton Oilers on September 19.
- 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — Jets May Have No Choice But to Trade Connor Hellebuyck Now
- 5:07 PMYahoo Sports — NHL rumors: The 3 current frontrunners in potential Connor Hellebuyck trade
- 4:54 AMYahoo Sports — Insider Connects Connor Hellebuyck to Carolina Hurricanes
- 11:56 PMYahoo Sports — Jets Players Reveal True Feelings On Connor Hellebuyck’s Trade Request
"The future of star goaltender and Olympic gold medalist Connor Hellebuyck has been one of the focal points of the NHL offseason — but the veteran remains a member of the Winnipeg Jets with the 2026-27 season mere weeks away. The American netminder privately requested a trade following the 2025-26 campaign before publicly confirming the request at […] The post NHL rumors: The 3 current frontrunners in potential Connor Hellebuyck trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"In recent days, fans of the Winnipeg Jets were rocked by news that All-Star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, one of the top players in the NHL at his position, officially requested a trade from the franchise. While Hellebuyck had been embroiled in trade rumors, the goaltender himself confirmed that he’d like to play with a new […] The post Jets Players Reveal True Feelings On Connor Hellebuyck’s Trade Request appeared first on HEAVY.
"A trade has not materialized for Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck. He made it clear he wants to be moved out of the organization.It’s been two weeks for Hellebuyck and his camp to see a trade come through. However, nothing has happened to this point.A few of his Jets teammates were asked about it before […] The post Insider Connects Connor Hellebuyck to Carolina Hurricanes appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 5:40 AMJets May Have No Choice But to Trade Connor Hellebuyck Now
The Winnipeg Jets have reached a point of no return with Connor Hellebuyck, pretty much forcing a trade at any cost. The post Jets May Have No Choice But to Trade Connor Hellebuyck Now appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 5:07 PMNHL rumors: The 3 current frontrunners in potential Connor Hellebuyck trade
The future of star goaltender and Olympic gold medalist Connor Hellebuyck has been one of the focal points of the NHL offseason — but the veteran remains a member of the Winnipeg Jets with the 2026-27 season mere weeks away. The American netminder privately requested a trade following the 2025-26 campaign before publicly confirming the request at […] The post NHL rumors: The 3 current frontrunners in potential Connor Hellebuyck trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 4:54 AMInsider Connects Connor Hellebuyck to Carolina Hurricanes
A trade has not materialized for Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck. He made it clear he wants to be moved out of the organization.It’s been two weeks for Hellebuyck and his camp to see a trade come through. However, nothing has happened to this point.A few of his Jets teammates were asked about it before […] The post Insider Connects Connor Hellebuyck to Carolina Hurricanes appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 11:56 PMJets Players Reveal True Feelings On Connor Hellebuyck’s Trade Request
In recent days, fans of the Winnipeg Jets were rocked by news that All-Star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, one of the top players in the NHL at his position, officially requested a trade from the franchise. While Hellebuyck had been embroiled in trade rumors, the goaltender himself confirmed that he’d like to play with a new […] The post Jets Players Reveal True Feelings On Connor Hellebuyck’s Trade Request appeared first on HEAVY.
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