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Hellebuyck Trade Nears Deadline, Salary Caps Teams Wary

7/18/2026

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Connor Hellebuyck became the trade target after TSN reported on June 26 that the Buffalo Sabres were negotiating.
Winnipeg Sun said the Sabres, Hurricanes and Devils showed interest, though Devils were doubted because of his $8.5 million salary.
Mark McIntyre put trade odds above 95 percent and listed the Sabres, Sharks and Hurricanes as destinations.
His contract has a no-movement clause, so his $8.5 million salary may strain teams as the cap deadline nears.

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Connor Hellebuyck became the trade target after TSN reported on June 26 that the Buffalo Sabres were negotiating.
Winnipeg Sun said the Sabres, Hurricanes and Devils showed interest, though Devils were doubted because of his $8.5 million salary.
Mark McIntyre put trade odds above 95 percent and listed the Sabres, Sharks and Hurricanes as destinations.
His contract has a no-movement clause, so his $8.5 million salary may strain teams as the cap deadline nears.