New Jersey Devils goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has spoken publicly for the first time about his trade request during his tenure with the Winnipeg Jets, stating that "some things crossed the line" before he sought a move. The veteran netminder, now with the Devils, offered the candid assessment in an interview published by The Sporting News on November 10, 2026. Hellebuyck did not elaborate on the specific circumstances that prompted his request, but the comment suggests a breakdown in his relationship with the Jets organization prior to his departure. The 31-year-old goaltender spent eight seasons in Winnipeg before joining New Jersey.
Hellebuyck Reveals Trade Request Stemmed from Line Being Crossed with Jets
