Lowry dismisses Hellebuyck trade chatter as camp nears

Camp opens Sept. 16 after an eight-point playoff miss.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read

What happened: Connor Hellebuyck publicly requested a move on Aug. 27 after privately seeking one several months earlier. General manager Kevin Cheveldayoff has said Winnipeg is listening to offers.

Why it matters: Winnipeg finished 35-35-12 last season, leaving its goaltending plan central to a rebound. The shortened camp gives the club less time to settle roles before its Oct. 2 opener.

By the numbers: Hellebuyck went 23-23-11 with a 2.86 goals-against average and .895 save percentage in 57 games last season. Five years remain on his contract at an $8.5 million annual value.

What to watch: Hellebuyck's status when camp opens Sept. 16 is the next test. Winnipeg begins the regular season Oct. 2.

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NHL.com 2026-09-08T20:52:11.364363+00:00

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