Hellebuyck Cites Incidents Beyond Online Threats for Trade Request
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stated that incidents extending beyond online death threats were the primary reasons he requested a trade, speaking to reporters after his trade to New Jersey.
Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, November 10, 2026 —
Connor Hellebuyck, formerly the goaltender for the Winnipeg Jets, has revealed that the impetus for his trade request extended beyond the issue of online death threats. Hellebuyck made these statements to reporters following his recent trade to the New Jersey Devils.
When discussing the factors that led to his desire to leave Winnipeg, Hellebuyck indicated that while online death threats were part of the situation, they were not the sole or primary cause for his request. He clarified that other incidents, which he described as extending beyond these online threats, played a more significant role in his decision. The specific nature of these additional incidents was not detailed by Hellebuyck in his remarks to the press.
Hellebuyck was a key player for the Winnipeg Jets. His trade to the New Jersey Devils marks a significant move for both the player and the franchises involved. Further details regarding the circumstances that prompted Hellebuyck’s trade request were not provided during his post-trade media availability.
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