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Hellebuyck Requests Trade as Jets Receive “Terrible” Offers

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 2:04 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Connor Hellebuyck publicly requested a trade in late August.
He said on August 27 that he had privately asked for a trade months earlier.
Defenseman Josh Morrissey said learning of the request “stinks” because the goalie is his longtime friend.
TSN reporter Darren Dreger said Winnipeg has received “terrible” offers for the three-time Vezina winner.
Morrissey said he will remain a Jet despite the trade chatter.

History

Historical Context

After the 1994-95 lockout ended on Jan 11 1995, the NHL cut the season to 48 games and later saw the Quebec Nordiques and original Winnipeg Jets relocate, reshaping the league’s structure. When three-time Vezina winner Connor Hellebuyck requested a trade from the Winnipeg Jets on Aug 27 2024, the league’s past labor-driven precedents again influence how such demands are handled.

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Story summary

Connor Hellebuyck publicly requested a trade in late August.
He said on August 27 that he had privately asked for a trade months earlier.
Defenseman Josh Morrissey said learning of the request “stinks” because the goalie is his longtime friend.
TSN reporter Darren Dreger said Winnipeg has received “terrible” offers for the three-time Vezina winner.
Morrissey said he will remain a Jet despite the trade chatter.

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