Sabres Weigh Hellebuyck Trade as Jets Standoff Continues
Connor Hellebuyck remains with Winnipeg after requesting a trade and sitting out, with his unpaid suspension set to end on Oct. 23. Buffalo nearly completed a deal around the 2026 NHL Draft, but talks broke down when the Sabres wanted Winnipeg’s No. 8 pick included. With Buffalo’s goaltending struggling early, the article argues the Sabres should pursue Hellebuyck only if the price is reasonable.
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