Connor Hellebuyck Trade Request Puts 8 NHL Teams in Play as Jets Lose Leverage
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Updated · Bleacher Report · Aug 28
Connor Hellebuyck Trade Request Puts 8 NHL Teams in Play as Jets Lose Leverage
3 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Aug 28
Summary
Eight potential landing spots emerged for Connor Hellebuyck after his trade request from Winnipeg became public, with Buffalo, New Jersey and Edmonton highlighted among the leading fits.
Months-old trade demands surfaced just weeks before training camp, weakening Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff's leverage and increasing pressure to avoid an awkward start to the season.
Buffalo was framed as the strongest match because it has young forwards, defensive prospects and goalie depth, even after posting a .900 team save percentage last season.
New Jersey gained traction after moving Jacob Markstrom this offseason, while Edmonton, Vegas and Florida were portrayed as harder deals because of cap constraints and widespread no-trade protection.
Detroit, San Jose and Chicago were also cited as plausible destinations, underscoring how Hellebuyck's full no-move clause and $8.5 million cap hit could shape any eventual deal.