Connor Hellebuyck Cites Severe Incidents Beyond Online Threats for Trade Request
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stated that incidents more severe than online death threats were the reason he requested a trade from the team.
Rochester, NY, November 10, 2026 —
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has indicated that his request to be traded from the team stemmed from incidents more serious than online death threats. Hellebuyck’s statement suggests a deeper set of issues beyond the threats that have been publicly reported.
Details regarding the specific nature or identity of these “more severe” incidents were not provided by Hellebuyck. The goaltender’s comments offer a glimpse into the circumstances that led to his desire for a move away from the Jets organization, implying a level of concern that prompted his trade request.
The Winnipeg Jets organization has not yet released a public statement detailing their response to Hellebuyck’s remarks or addressing the specifics of the trade request. Further information regarding the timeline or resolution of Hellebuyck’s trade request is not currently available. The team’s position and any potential actions concerning their star goaltender remain undisclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.rochesterfirst.com, see more information here.
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