Hellebuyck Trade Still Possible, But Destinations Other Than Buffalo Are Just As Plausible

Breaking NewsDon Nelson, 3-time NBA Coach of the Year, dies at 86Read moreTRENDINGHall of Famer Don Nelson dies at 86Ohtani resumes throwingNFL training camp updatesPro Football HOF inductionFantasy Football Draft KitStory byMichael AugelloSun, August 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesCan The Jets Remain Competitive Without Connor Hellebuyck?As Connor Hellebuyck's future with the Winnipeg Jets remains uncertain, it's time to explore what the franchise's competitive hopes will look like if the star goaltender ends up on another team before the upcoming season.The Hockey NewsBuffalo Sabres Rising Star Zach Benson is a BelieverA group of young forwards could potentially prove Zach Benson's comments 100 percent accurate. First, they have to seize the opportunity. The post Buffalo Sabres Rising Star Zach Benson is a Believer appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYWinnipeg Jets Offseason RecapIn this series, Heavy Sports is looking at what every NHL team has done over the offseason. Last up is the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets had a disappointing season this past year as they dropped out of the playoffs with a 35-35-12 record, which gave them 72 points in the league standings. This comes after […] The post Winnipeg Jets Offseason Recap appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAdvertisementAdvertisementCanadiens Fans May Need A Bit More PatienceWe're now deep in the offseason, and the Montreal Canadiens have not been active in the trade or free-agent market, and they may not be before the season starts either.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensFormer Sabres Still Unsigned Free Agents - Tanner Pearson33-year-old Cup-winning winger played four games for Buffalo after being acquired from Winnipeg in MarchThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresNHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 27, Columbus Blue JacketsThe Columbus Blue Jackets rank No. 27 in TheHockeyNews.com's NHL off-season ranking.The Hockey NewsCanadiens Linked To Notable RHD From Eastern Conference RivalUnderstandably, fans of the Montreal Canadiens will be carrying increased expectations heading into the upcoming 2026-27 NHL Season after the Habs not only returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second straight campaign, but also advanced to the Eastern Conference Final before ultimately bowing out to the Carolina Hurricanes.Before their elimination, the Canadiens defeated […] The post Canadiens Linked To Notable RHD From Eastern Conference Rival appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYSabres Could Lose Rights To 2021 Draftee After August 15thThird-rounder Sardarian scored 44 points as a senior at Michigan Tech last season.The Hockey News - Buffalo SabresCanadiens’ Top Target Kirill Marchenko ‘Could Try To Force His Way Out,’ Suggests InsiderThe uncertainty surrounding Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko continues to fuel speculation across the NHL. Although Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell and Marchenko’s agent, Dan Milstein, have both insisted that the Russian winger will report to training camp, questions about his long-term future remain unanswered.Pro Football NetworkNHL Trade Rumors: Insider Points at Canadiens’ Interest in $24,600,000 Ex-Maple Leafs StarThe Montreal Canadiens are looking to add more size and strength to their defense, with the right side drawing particular attention. Their search could lead them toward a player who already has experience in the Eastern Conference.Pro Football NetworkRangers Blockbuster Trade Pitch Sends $66.5 Million Star to Stanley Cup ChampsA blockbuster Rangers trade pitch would send a $66.5 million star to the reigning Stanley Cup champions as part of a major roster shakeup. The post Rangers Blockbuster Trade Pitch Sends $66.5 Million Star to Stanley Cup Champs appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY‘We Were In Such A Dark Hole’ — Buffalo Sabres Star Tage Thompson Peels Back the Curtain on Remarkable TurnaroundFor the Buffalo Sabres, the 2025-26 season marked a steep progress as they ended their long playoff drought, but their early results put those hopes in doubt. Buffalo struggled through October and November, leaving the organization facing pressure after a difficult start.Pro Football NetworkMonster trade possibility emerges as Quinn Hughes extension talks keep stallingWith negotiations in Minnesota dragging on, one NHL team could be uniquely positioned to make a blockbuster move.HockeyFeedPenguins Armchair GMs … Would You?The free agent pool is sufficiently thinned that value is hard to find, and the Pittsburgh Penguins roster is so […] The post Penguins Armchair GMs … Would You? appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowCanadiens Former Forward Has 5 Options on the TableA former Montreal Canadiens has several suitors to consider, however translating that into a contract may not be easy. The post Canadiens Former Forward Has 5 Options on the Table appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMaple Leafs Former Goalies Still Looking for WorkThree former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltenders find themselves still looking for work ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season. The post Maple Leafs Former Goalies Still Looking for Work appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYFormer Sabres Still Unsigned Free Agents - Curtis Lazar31-year-old journeyman played 45 games for the Edmonton Oilers last season.The Hockey News - Buffalo SabresRangers Given Worrying Prediction By NHL InsiderIt’s been a summer of meaningful moves for the New York Rangers, who are coming off their second straight season of failing to qualify for a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.The Rangers, who traded star forward Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings in February after informing him that he would not be re-signed, […] The post Rangers Given Worrying Prediction By NHL Insider appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYCanadiens Star Ranked Among Atlantic Division's Best CentersDo you agree with Suzuki's ranking?The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensNHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 26, Ottawa SenatorsTheHockeyNews.com's off-season ranking has the Ottawa Senators slotted in 26th place. Ottawa were hurt by the departure of ex-captain Brady Tkachuk, but they made other moves to stem the bleeding. How will Ottawa do without Tkachuk?The Hockey News