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Winnipeg Jets trade goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to New Jersey Devils

Outlets report that Winnipeg granted goaltender Connor Hellebuyck's trade request, sending him to the Devils for four players and two draft selections.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Oct 23, 2026 · 4 sources · 1 min read
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At a glance

  • The Winnipeg Jets traded goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils.13
  • Winnipeg received four players and two draft picks in return.34
  • The transaction follows a trade request made by Hellebuyck.34

The Winnipeg Jets have traded goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils.13

The Devils sent a package of four players and two draft picks to Winnipeg in the exchange.34

Center Dawson Mercer is among the players sent to the Jets.14

The deal satisfies a trade request previously submitted by Hellebuyck.34

Where sources agree

  • Hellebuyck traded to the New Jersey Devils4 of 4
  • Winnipeg receives four players and two draft picks3 of 4
  • Hellebuyck requested a trade from Winnipeg2 of 4
  • Dawson Mercer is included in the deal2 of 4

Who covered this

3 National1 International

Sources

  1. 1Yahoo SportsConnor Hellebuyck Trade to New Jersey Ends Drawn-Out Saga ↗
  2. 2Yahoo SportsConnor Hellebuyck traded to New Jersey Devils in blockbuster deal ↗
  3. 3CBS SportsConnor Hellebuyck trade: Jets send star goalie to the Devils in exchange for four players, two draft picks ↗
  4. 4The GuardianConnor Hellebuyck traded to New Jersey as Winnipeg Jets end bitter standoff with US Olympic hero ↗

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