Connor Hellebuyck Cites Unspecified Incidents Beyond Online Threats for Trade Request
NHL goaltender Connor Hellebuyck revealed that incidents beyond online death threats were the reason he asked the Winnipeg Jets for a trade, speaking for the first time since being dealt to the New Jersey Devils.
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, November 10, 2026 — NHL goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has indicated that his request to be traded from the Winnipeg Jets was prompted by a combination of factors, extending beyond the online death threats he previously disclosed. Speaking publicly for the first time since his trade to the New Jersey Devils, Hellebuyck stated that other, unspecified incidents contributed to his decision to seek a new team.
The veteran netminder, who was a cornerstone for the Jets, did not elaborate on the nature or specifics of these additional incidents. His comments suggest a more complex set of circumstances led to his departure from Winnipeg, where he had played his entire NHL career since being drafted in 2012.
Hellebuyck’s trade to the Devils occurred following a period where his future with the Jets was a subject of significant speculation. While the online threats represented a serious concern, his recent remarks imply that those were not the sole drivers behind his request for a trade.
Details regarding the exact nature of these other incidents, the timeline of when they occurred, or if they involved specific individuals or events within the team or league, were not provided by Hellebuyck. The trade itself moved him to a new organization, the New Jersey Devils, where he will begin a new chapter in his professional career. Further information on the specific reasons for his trade request beyond the general statement about undisclosed incidents was not made available at this time.
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