Hellebuyck trade standoff raises prospect of camp holdout

Five years remain on his $8.5 million annual contract.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 31 min read

What happened: Carolina and New Jersey remain among the commonly discussed landing spots for Connor Hellebuyck, while Pittsburgh is not viewed as a fit. Dylan Larkin also remains in a trade-request stalemate ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Why it matters: A training-camp absence would add pressure to resolve Hellebuyck’s situation before the season begins. His no-movement protection further shapes any potential deal.

By the numbers: Hellebuyck went 23-23-11 with a 2.86 goals-against average and .895 save percentage in 57 games last season.

What to watch: Training camps are set to open Sept. 16. Watch whether negotiations produce a trade or Hellebuyck reports as scheduled.

Sources

Yahoo NHL 2026-09-03T15:14:39.669683+00:00

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