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NHL·TRADE·September 17, 2026 01:33 PM ET

Jets keep shopping Connor Hellebuyck after camp suspension

His deal carries a full no-move clause through 2031

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 171 min read
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What happened: Kevin Cheveldayoff said Thursday he is still trying to find a resolution that works for both sides after Winnipeg suspended Hellebuyck for missing training camp. The general manager said the trade request dates to April exit meetings and added there was no side agreement requiring the club to move him.

Why it matters: The standoff opens camp with Stuart Skinner as Winnipeg's top option in net while trade talks continue. It also extends a preseason showdown that escalated when the club suspended Hellebuyck after his camp no-show, with Cheveldayoff saying he will wait for fair value rather than rush an elite goalie out the door.

By the numbers: Hellebuyck is a three-time Vezina Trophy winner, the 2024-25 Hart Trophy winner and carries an $8.5 million cap hit through the 2030-31 season. Winnipeg missed the playoffs last season and has advanced beyond the second round once since the franchise moved from Atlanta in 2011.

What to watch: The next marker is whether Cheveldayoff gets an offer he views as fair value for a goalie under long-term control. Until then, Skinner is positioned to handle the top workload in camp.

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