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Winnipeg Jets trade Connor Hellebuyck to Devils: TSN
The deal ends months of speculation after Hellebuyck requested a move and the Jets suspended him for missing training camp.
- On Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, the Winnipeg Jets traded star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils, ending a months-long saga involving a trade request and suspension for skipping training camp.
- Winnipeg suspended Hellebuyck without pay for failing to report to camp, costing the three-time Vezina Trophy winner more than $925,000 in forfeited salary after he formally requested a trade during the off-season.
- In exchange, the Jets received forward Dawson Mercer, goaltender Nico Daws, prospect Alexander Command, injured forward Nick Bjugstad, and two draft picks: a 2029 second-rounder and a 2027 seventh-rounder.
- Hellebuyck made his debut for New Jersey on Tuesday, stopping 17 of 18 shots in a 5-1 win over the Dallas Stars. Head coach Sheldon Keefe praised the performance, noting he appeared in "mid-season form."
- New Jersey may pursue further roster upgrades, with insiders suggesting the team could target stars like Quinn Hughes and Dylan Larkin to capitalize on their newfound goaltending stability and build a Stanley Cup contender.
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