Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | August 30, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage and all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
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A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage and all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Stu Cowan believes the goalie news in Winnipeg and Edmonton will kickstart the trade market, which could resolve the Samuel Montembeault situation. [ Montreal Gazette ] Arpon Basu wonders how Martin St-Louis and Derek Lalonde will approach the new season months after making it to the conference finals. [ The Athletic ] Around the league and elsewhere Daniel Brière says his offer sheet to Leo Carlsson didn’t reset the market, it was ju...
Breaking down where things stand and what could come next.
The long-scrutinized Connor Hellebuyck proved he could meet the moment when he helped Team USA capture its first Olympics men’s ice hockey gold medal in 46 years. Now, he wants another chance to do it in the NHL. The Winnipeg Jets star goaltender requested a trade earlier this week, triggering a frenzy around the league. […] The post NHL rumors: The 2 ‘least likely destinations’ in potential Connor Hellebuyck trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Michael Wilbon has never been the biggest hockey guy, but he had a huge opinion about Connor Hellebuyck going public with a recent trade request from the Winnipeg Jets. Hellebuyck privately requested to be dealt “several months ago,” but after the Jets weren’t able to make a move, the three-time Vezina Trophy-winner announced his trade
The Connor Hellebuyck situation played out quietly behind the scenes over the last few months, but his public trade request this week sent it exploding into the spotlight—in more ways than one. Everyone has an opinion on Hellebuyck wanting out of Winnipeg with five years to run on his eight-year deal. Safe to say, we can count ESPN sports personality Michael Wilbon as being opposed to the goalie's request. To say the least. His is the strongest condemnation of the trade request that you'...
After the Winnipeg Jets goaltender went public with a trade request, here are three potential destinations for Connor Hellebuyck.
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage and all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
From Connor Hellebuyck's trade request to Colorado's Cup-or-bust expectations, we rank the Central Division teams under the most pressure in 2026-27.
Tony Marinaro urges Montreal to explore a Mark Scheifele trade.
Connor Hellebuyck went public Thursday with a trade demand away from the Winnipeg Jets. Training camp is three weeks away, […]
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Connor Hellebuyck has publicly confirmed that he wants out of Winnipeg, giving the Jets even more pressure to find a trade before training camp. Meanwhile,…
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck released a statement confirming he's requested a trade. Where will he want to go, what type of return would the Jets want, and how long will it take to move him?
Connor Hellebuyck wants out of Winnipeg. The Vezina trophy, and Gold Medal winning goaltender has gone public with his trade request from the Jets, as his agent, Ray Petkau released a statement on his behalf, Thursday. Statement from Connor Hellebuyck: pic.twitter.com/hW8sNw1LJi — Ray Petkau (@RayPetkau) August 27, 2026 Hellebuyck, 33, has five years left on…
The Connor Hellebuyck sweepstakes have been going on for months, and with the lack of movement to advance trade talks, the Vezina trophy winner goaltender felt he needed to go public with his demands, in hopes of moving a trade to the finish line. According to multiple reports, the Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils are two teams who have heavily involved in the process, and continue to negotiate deals with the Jets. Hellebuyck has a full no-movement clause and five years left on his co...
A big news day within the Central Division.
Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff was informed of Connor Hellebuyck's trade request months ago, and hasn't been able to find a deal he's open to accepting. The trade talks had been going on in the background of the organization, but now that Hellebuyck's gone public with his trade demands, the Jets GM will have to deal with the heat publicly. Word is, Cheveldayoff isn't dead set on having to get back a number-one goaltender in return, as the team would be comfortable with givin...
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage and all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
Things can change in a hurry in professional sports, and after months of speculation, Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck already confirmed that he had already indeed requested a trade. Hellebuyck, after 11 seasons with the Jets, is ready for a new chapter in his career, although Winnipeg isn’t just going to budge that easily. Hellebuyck […] The post Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck trade update prompts ‘Dodgers situation’ claim appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Former NHLers Mike Rupp and Mike Johnson discuss.
After winning the Vezina and Hart Trophies in 2024-25, Hellebuyck’s performance declined as the Jets missed the postseason in 2025-26.
Connor Hellebuyck wants out of the Winnipeg Jets, with the star netminder confirming trade rumors he requested “several months ago,” according to a statement released by his camp. It remains to be seen how this saga involving Hellebuyck will play out. Making the situation even more interesting is the fact that his current contract includes […] The post Insider lays out 1 major ‘difference’ in Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck trade request appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded and edited, and it’s ready to help you wrap up the week and preview tomorrow’ Nation Golf Tournament out in Millwoods. On today’s podcast, the guys discussed the Connor Hellebuyck, TV talk, weather woes, and much more. The guys kicked off this week’s episode…
Winnipeg has its new EBUG, and it turns out yesterday’s speculation was right: Altona’s Cole Kehler got the call.
Martin Biron weighs in on Hellebuyck’s public trade request, potential destinations and what the Jets should seek in return.