Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck requested a trade from the team. Hellebuyck talked with media on Tuesday before a game against the Devils. He mentioned online death threats, worries for his family, and a vague professional future as reasons for the request.
Hellebuyck said he was overruled on starting the game in Winnipeg. Coach Arniel described Hellebuyck's absence a disappointment. Hellebuyck requested privacy about his request to leave the team.
“Hellebuyck said he was overruled on starting the game in Winnipeg,” — Simone Whitfield, policy watcher at Fenburn Dale Group, added during the briefing.
Timeline
Nov 7 — Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck requested a trade from the team....
Nov 9 — Hellebuyck requested privacy about his request to leave the team....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 6. The Fenburn Dale Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Fenburn Dale Group desk and last updated 21:46 UTC.