Team USA goaltender Connor Hellebuyck publicly confirms trade request from Winnipeg Jets: 'Moving on is the best path forward'

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitNFL preseason Week 3 stakesNCAAF: Opening week's bestChampions League drawLLWS scores, scheduleStory byKari AndersonContributing writerThu, August 27, 2026 at 7:50 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesConnor Hellebuyck Publicly Requests Trade From Winnipeg JetsAs the 2026-27 season approaches, Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has officially come out and requested a trade.The Hockey NewsGoaltender Connor Hellebuyck confirms he asked the Winnipeg Jets for a tradeThree-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck publicly confirmed Thursday that he asked the Winnipeg Jets to trade him. In a statement released by his agent, Ray Petkau, Hellebuyck said he made the request several months ago and “tried to handle the situation quietly and respectfully while giving the organization time to explore its options.” Hellebuyck said he felt it was important to go public because training camp is fast approaching.Associated PressConnor Hellebuyck confirms the worst for Jets fans"Moving on is the best path forward." - Connor HellebuyckHockeyFeedAdvertisementAdvertisementConnor Hellebuyck goes public with trade demandsThe Jets goaltender wants out and he's not afraid to speak up for himself.HockeyFeed6 landing spots for Connor Hellebuyck after Jets’ goalie’s trade requestLong-time Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has publicly requested a trade and these teams could be the perfect fit.FTW OutdoorsWhy Connor Hellebuyck Chose To Go Public With His Trade DemandEnding months of speculation, the star goaltender’s public ultimatum forces Winnipeg’s hand, clarifying his desire for a fresh start before training camp complicates the team’s championship aspirations.The Hockey News - Winnipeg JetsWhat's Next For Hellebuyck And Jets After Trade Request Becomes Public?Connor Hellebuyck just put out a statement saying he has requested a trade from the Winnipeg Jets. What does that mean for his team and his career going forward?The Hockey NewsConnor Hellebuyck May Be Stuck with Winnipeg Jets After AllThe Winnipeg Jets and Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck could be stuck with one another for the foreseeable future. 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