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Connor Hellebuyck suspended by Jets as trade drama takes new twist

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Arnold, C. (2026, September 17). Connor Hellebuyck suspended by Jets as trade drama takes new twist. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/sports/connor-hellebuyck-suspended-by-jets-as-trade-drama-takes-new-twist/

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Connor Hellebuyck was suspended by the Winnipeg Jets after refusing to report for training camp this week. The star goaltender had earlier requested a trade in an August statement through his agent, Ray Petkau, citing a desire for a better opportunity and wanting what is best for him and his family. On Wednesday, general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff announced the suspension; he will discuss it with reporters on Thursday. Hellebuyck's contract includes an $8.5 million salary per year, which would be suspended if the season starts while he remains banned.

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Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was suspended by the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night after he failed to report to training camp. The team announced the suspension without specifying its length, following Hellebuyck's public trade request through his agent, Ray Petkau, on August 27. Hellebuyck had privately requested a trade "several months ago" and gave the organization time to address it respectfully. Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff is scheduled to discuss the situation with media on Thursday morning at 10:30 am CT. The American netminder, 33 years old, has five years remaining on his contract worth an average of $8.5 million per season and is a three-time Vezina Trophy winner and Hart Trophy nominee for MVP in the upcoming 2025 season.

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Connor Hellebuyck was suspended by the Jets in the latest salvo between the star goaltender and the NHL club. asserted

Hellebuyck → suspend → goaltender

Hellebuyck did not report to training camp this week, which triggered the suspension that was announced on Wednesday and is expected to be addressed by Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff on Thursday when he meets with reporters. asserted

he → report → reporters

The gold medal-winning goalie publicly requested a trade out of Winnipeg earlier this summer in a statement through his agent, Ray Petkau, stating that he had “tried to handle the situation quietly and respectfully while giving the organization time to explore its options.” asserted

he → win → options

“With training camp approaching, I felt it was important to publicly confirm my request,” his August statement read. asserted

statement → approach → request

“My position has not changed, and I believe moving on is the best path forward for me and my family. asserted

moving → change → me

“I appreciate everything Winnipeg Jets fans have meant to me throughout my career and hope a resolution can be reached soon.” asserted

resolution → appreciate → career

Hellebuyck, 33, is going into the third year of his seven-year contract extension and was slated to enter training camp as one of six goaltenders on the Jets roster. asserted

Hellebuyck → go → roster

The American netminder had made waves at the end of last season when he publicly criticized the organization for missing the playoffs and questioned the team’s ability to build a winner. asserted

he → make → winner

“For me, it’s winning a Stanley Cup. asserted

it → win → Cup

That’s my goal, and that’s all I have left,” Hellebuyck said in April, according to The Athletic. uncertain

Hellebuyck → ’ → Athletic

“I don’t play this game for the money, I don’t play it for the fame. asserted

I → play → fame

I do it for my own personal fun, and part of that is winning a Cup. asserted

part → do → Cup

For me, I’m just looking at … asserted

I → look → me

How can I get that? asserted

I → get → that

How can I get there?” asserted

I → get → ?

The next steps for the situation will develop in the coming days, but if Hellebuyck remains suspended by the time that the regular season starts, he will miss out on his $8.5 million salary until he is reinstated. If Hellebuyck is suspended when the regular season starts, his contract will not count against the salary cap. asserted

contract → develop → cap

Connor Hellebuyck suspended by Jets as trade drama takes new twist

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