Suspended Hellebuyck Casts Shadow as Jets Open Camp without Star Netminder
The reigning NHL MVP will lose salary if the suspension lasts into the regular season, and his $8.5 million cap hit will be removed.
- On Wednesday, the Winnipeg Jets formally suspended goaltender Connor Hellebuyck for failing to report to training camp, casting a shadow over the franchise's season.
- General manager Kevin Cheveldayoff revealed that Hellebuyck requested a trade in April, shortly after leading Team USA to Olympic Gold, citing online threats directed at his family.
- Hellebuyck will begin losing salary if the suspension continues into the regular season, though his $8.5 million average annual value will not count against the Jets' salary cap.
- Reports suggest Hellebuyck will not waive his no-movement clause for other Canadian NHL teams, yet Cheveldayoff stated there is no timeline for a trade.
- Despite the trade request, Hellebuyck remains under contract for five years following his 2023 extension, as the Jets pursue a resolution that keeps the franchise competitive.
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