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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.
Written by the local model on 2026-09-17,
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Story summary
Connor Hellebuyck, a three-time Vezina Trophy winner and 2025 Hart Trophy winner, was suspended by the Winnipeg Jets for failing to report to training camp. This move came after Hellebuyck publicly requested a trade on August 27. The team's general manager, Kevin Cheveldayoff, addressed the media regarding the suspension but did not specify its duration. Hellebuyck expressed his gratitude towards Winnipeg and acknowledged the support he received since joining the organization in Odessa, Texas, in 2012. With Hellebuyck under contract until 2029 at an annual salary of $8.5 million, any suspension affecting the start of the regular season would delay his salary payment and temporarily exempt his earnings from counting against the team's salary cap.
Written for “Hellebuyck Trade Drama Jets” on 2026-09-17,
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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
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