Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets suspended

Reported by Emily Kaplan @emilymkaplan

1. First tracked report2026-09-17 13:43 UTCView on X

   Connor Hellebuyck won’t lose money during camp or preseason. The pressure point comes in two weeks, when he’d begin forfeiting salary if still suspended in regular season. I’m told interested teams are waiting for Winnipeg’s price to drop or seeing how their camps unfold. https://t.co/vgTybEUhNy

Also reported by Frank Seravalli @frank_seravalli

1. Report2026-09-17 15:58 UTCView on X

   Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff says Hellebuyck made trade request at exit meetings (in late April): "I preserved that sanctity until they made it public." He says goalie market is unique. There's no clock: "My obligation is to the Winnipeg Jets. I just want to get this right."

2. Report2026-09-17 16:02 UTCView on X

   Cheveldayoff says Hellebuyck is welcome to come back: "No door is closed, it's a player that's under contract and under contract for five years. It's his choice." "To think that a teammate couldn't walk back in that dressing room and continue to compete, I don't believe that."