Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck asked for a trade from the team. Hellebuyck talked with media on Tuesday before a game against the Devils. He cited online death threats, worries for his family, and a vague professional future as reasons for the request.
Hellebuyck said he was overruled on playing the start in Winnipeg. Coach Arniel called Hellebuyck's absence a disappointment. Hellebuyck requested privacy regarding his request to leave the team.
“Hellebuyck said he was overruled on playing the start in Winnipeg,” — Owen Marlowe, research director at Marton Ham Media, told our newsroom.
Timeline
Nov 10 — Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck asked for a trade from the team....
Nov 11 — Hellebuyck requested privacy regarding his request to leave the team....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 10. The Marton Ham Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Marton Ham Media desk and last updated 00:17 UTC.