Ex-Oilers, Penguins Goalie Stuart Skinner Impacting NHL Trade Market

Ex-Oilers, Penguins Goalie Stuart Skinner Impacting NHL Trade Market

Stuart Skinner was discarded by the Edmonton Oilers and then again by the Pittsburgh Penguins. He now appears to have found a home with the Winnipeg Jets, though, and it’s not just good news for his new team — it’s also greatly impacting the NHL trade market. That’s because the Jets still have Connor Hellebuyck. […]

How early-season goalie market impacts potential Hellebuyck trade

As the Connor Hellebuyck trade holdout in Winnipeg continues, Jeff Hamilton has more on why there could already be a desperation market of teams suddenly window-shopping for an upgrade between the pipes.

Why Jets’ hot start should increase, not decrease, urgency to trade Hellebuyck ASAP

The great thing about early success in an NHL season for a franchise in a desperate situation: it buys time to think. At least, that’s one way to look at the Winnipeg Jets’ 4-1-1 start in 2026-27. But I actually see it the opposite way. Looking competitive so far this season, the Jets are drastically increasing the urgency to trade goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. The Jets hit quite a low in summer 2026. In a single year, they’d tumbled from the Pr…

The Winnipeg Jets Could Change Their Asking Price for Connor Hellebuyck, and Who are the Front Runners? - NHL Rumors

The Winnipeg Jets are 3-1-1 to start the season. They’ve allowed 15 goals through the five games. Stuart Skinner is 2-0-1 with a 2.62 GAA and a .920 save percentage. Clay Stevenson is 1-1-0 with a 3.10 GAA and a .872 save percentage. It’s obviously a small sample size, but it’s positive nonetheless for the […]