Cheveldayoff listening to offers for Hellebuyck, unwilling to confirm if trade request made
Kevin Cheveldayoff said the Jets are open to moving the three-time Vezina Trophy winner as teams weigh offers.
- On Friday, Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff confirmed the organization is listening to trade offers for goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.
- The 33-year-old Hellebuyck, a 2025 Hart Trophy and three-time Vezina Trophy winner, has five years remaining on a seven-year contract with a full no-movement clause.
- Sources indicate the Carolina Hurricanes made a pitch this week including a first-round pick and pending RFA defenseman Alexander Nikishin, while the Florida Panthers also remain interested.
- During a Friday Zoom call, Cheveldayoff stated he is "still listening" to inquiries, emphasizing the organization must prioritize the franchise's long-term interests.
- Winnipeg holds the eighth overall pick in tonight's draft while seeking to address roster gaps, particularly a second-line center to strengthen future competitiveness.
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Jets GM listening to Hellebuyck offers, won’t say if star goalie requested trade
WINNIPEG — Kevin Cheveldayoff is listening to offers for Winnipeg Jets star netminder Connor Hellebuyck. But the team's general manager wouldn't tell media on a pre-NHL draft video call Friday morning if the three-time Vezina Trophy winner has asked for a trade. “Everybody is talking about ways to improve their team or different things like that,” Cheveldayoff said. “Certainly, as an organization we're gonna listen. “Everyone saw Helly's press c…
Which teams could land Connor Hellebuyck? - Daily Faceoff
While many people are excited about what is about to take shape at the 2026 NHL Draft, there are a significant number of people who are interested in seeing what could happen with one of the best goaltenders in the league. For weeks leading up to the draft, there have been rumors that Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is open to a trade. While general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff hasn’t given a clear answer to whether that’s true, he note…
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