A Yahoo Sports report suggests the Winnipeg Jets could have acquired a Western Conference 40-goal scorer in a trade involving goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, though specific details of the potential deal were not disclosed in the initial report.
The article, published October 29, 2026, by Michael Whitaker, references a photograph of Hellebuyck during a game against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on October 27, 2026. Hellebuyck, a Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender, has been the subject of trade speculation in recent seasons.
Neither the identity of the 40-goal scorer nor the framework of the proposed trade were detailed in the available summary. The Jets have not publicly commented on the report.
