Why Connor Hellebuyck Chose To Go Public With His Trade Demand

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitNFL preseason Week 3 stakesNCAAF: Opening week's bestChampions League drawLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory byWhy Connor Hellebuyck Chose To Go Public With His Trade DemandTHN WinnipegThu, August 27, 2026 at 7:28 PM UTC·4 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesConnor Hellebuyck confirms the worst for Jets fans"Moving on is the best path forward." - Connor HellebuyckHockeyFeedWhat'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 NewsNHL star Connor Hellebuyck publicly requests trade from Winnipeg JetsWinnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has requested a trade.The Big LeadAdvertisementAdvertisementGoaltender 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 PressTeam USA goaltender Connor Hellebuyck publicly confirms trade request from Winnipeg Jets: 'Moving on is the best path forward'Hellebuyck wrote in a statement that 'privately requested a trade' months ago and that his 'position has not changed.'Yahoo Sports6 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 OutdoorsWinnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck confirms trade requestConnor Hellebuyck, a three-time Vezina Trophy winner, 2025 NHL MVP and U.S. Olympic gold medalist, is seeking a trade from the Winnipeg Jets.USA TODAY SportsHellebuyck’s Agent Reveals Trade Request, Buffalo Among Possible DestinationsVezina and Hart Trophy winner has five years left at an $8.5 million AAVThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresConnor 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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