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Hellebuyck Requests Trade From Winnipeg Jets, Agent Confirms

8/28/2026

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Summary

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Connor Hellebuyck publicly requested a trade from the Winnipeg Jets.
He confirmed the request through agent Ray Petkau, noting it was made privately months earlier.
Hellebuyck, under a seven-year $8.5 million AAV contract through 2030-31 with a full no-movement clause, said training camp prompted the request.
Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said the club will handle the situation thoughtfully but gave no trade update.

History

Historical Context

The 2004-05 NHL lockout, which began on September 16 2004 and forced the cancellation of the 1,230-game season on February 16 2005, introduced a hard salary cap tied to 54 % of league revenue. That cap framework now governs contracts like Connor Hellebuyck’s seven-year deal, prompting the Winnipeg Jets and GM Kevin Cheveldayoff to weigh a trade request.

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Story summary

Connor Hellebuyck publicly requested a trade from the Winnipeg Jets.
He confirmed the request through agent Ray Petkau, noting it was made privately months earlier.
Hellebuyck, under a seven-year $8.5 million AAV contract through 2030-31 with a full no-movement clause, said training camp prompted the request.
Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said the club will handle the situation thoughtfully but gave no trade update.

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