Hellebuyck trade talk cools as training camp nears

Five years remain on his $8.5 million annual deal

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 251 min read

What happened: The Hockey News says trade chatter involving Connor Hellebuyck has quieted after a deal appeared close earlier in the offseason. He is expected to remain with the Jets when camp opens unless negotiations revive.

Why it matters: A late trade would force the club to reset its plans shortly before the 2026-27 season. Keeping a three-time Vezina Trophy winner would preserve stability in goal.

By the numbers: Hellebuyck went 23-23-11 with a 2.86 goals-against average and .895 save percentage in 2025-26. His contract runs through 2030-31 at an $8.5 million annual cap hit.

What to watch: Watch whether trade discussions resume before camp or carry into the season.

Sources

The Hockey News 2026-08-25T18:20:04.413670+00:00

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