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NHL·TRADE·August 27, 2026 05:53 PM ET

Hellebuyck request tests Panthers' appetite for another goalie move

Florida has Markstrom and Schmid signed for two seasons

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 271 min read
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What happened: Connor Hellebuyck publicly confirmed Thursday that he asked Winnipeg for a trade several months ago. Florida previously acquired Jacob Markstrom and Akira Schmid to form its goaltending tandem.

Why it matters: Hellebuyck controls any destination through a full no-movement clause. Florida also lacks another first-round pick until 2030, raising the potential roster cost of a deal.

By the numbers: Hellebuyck has five years left at an $8.5 million annual value. Markstrom carries a $6 million annual value for two more years, while Schmid signed a two-year, $4 million contract.

What to watch: Watch whether Winnipeg receives an acceptable offer from a destination Hellebuyck approves. Florida must decide whether an upgrade in net warrants disrupting its current roster.

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