Winnipeg Jets players address Connor Hellebuyck trade request

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.

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