Hellebuyck Says Family Circumstances Drove Request for Trade Out of Winnipeg
- Next Tuesday, New Jersey Devils goaltender Connor Hellebuyck returns to Canada Life Centre to face the Winnipeg Jets for the first time since his October trade.
- Citing 'very challenging circumstances' involving his family, Hellebuyck requested a trade from the Jets this summer, leading to his October 23 deal for a package including Dawson Mercer and Nico Daws.
- Writing on Instagram Wednesday, the goaltender expressed gratitude for his 11 seasons in Winnipeg, stating, 'I understand those feelings, and I want everyone to know it was an extremely difficult decision.'
- Since joining the Devils, Hellebuyck has posted a 3-0 record through three starts, maintaining a 1.95 goals-against average and a.900 save percentage.
- A three-time Vezina Trophy winner and former league MVP, Hellebuyck spent 11 seasons with the Jets before his move to New Jersey. He remains in his 12th National Hockey League season.
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Hockey: Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck claims that "very difficult circumstances" partly explain his request to be exchanged.
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Hellebuyck says family circumstances drove request for trade out of Winnipeg
Star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck says "very challenging circumstances" involving his family were among the reasons he requested a trade out of Winnipeg.
Connor Hellebuyck Issues Heartfelt Statement to Jets Fans
Former Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck issued a heartfelt statement to fans of his old team after his trade to the New Jersey Devils. After spending the first 11 seasons of his NHL career in Winnipeg, Hellebuyck requested a trade away from the team this past summer. After months of speculation, he was finally dealt […]
Connor Hellebuyck Writes Letter to Jets Fans, Explains Reasons for Trade Request After Devils Move
New Jersey Devils goaltender Connor Hellebuyck pointed toward "challenging circumstances involving my family" when explaining why he wanted to leave Winnipeg in an Instagram post Wednesday directed toward Jets fans.
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