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NHL·TRADE·October 17, 2026 10:52 PM ET

Connor Hellebuyck could rejoin Jets when suspension ends, per ESPN

Goaltender made his trade request public before camp.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 56m1 min read
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What happened: Connor Hellebuyck could return to the Jets once his current suspension concludes, per ESPN. The goaltender remains on the trade market while serving the team-imposed absence.

Why it matters: A return to the active roster would force the club to manage an unresolved standoff in net after Hellebuyck made his trade request public ahead of camp. Reintegrating him while trade talks continue complicates the crease rotation and salary structure.

What to watch: The Jets must decide whether to activate Hellebuyck onto the roster upon his reinstatement or finalize a trade beforehand.

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  • ESPN 
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