'Buffalo’s pursuit of Hellebuyck came after he helped the United States win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo in February, but finished 23-23-11 with a .895 save percentage, a 2.86 goals-against average in 57 games in 2025-26, one of his least productive seasons, statistically. Hellebuyck didn’t register a shutout in a season for the first time in … [Read more...] about Winnipeg goalie Connor Hellebuyck reiterates trade request. What can it mean for Sabres?
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What could a potential Sabres deal for Connor Hellebuyck look like?
'It would require some salary-cap gymnastics, given Hellebuyck’s hefty contract, with an average annual value of $8.5 million. It could mean the Sabres dip into their pool of prospects and part with some players who were originally projected to join the NHL roster. Given Hellebuyck’s caliber as an elite NHL goalie, it would definitely mean digging into the current roster.' … [Read more...] about What could a potential Sabres deal for Connor Hellebuyck look like?
Is trading for Connor Hellebuyck worth the steep price for the Sabres?
'Hellebuyck, a future Hall of Famer, could be an upgrade in net. Still, the cost – both the assets the Sabres would send to Winnipeg and the money he’s owed over the remaining five years of his contract – outweighs the benefits for a team that has established itself as a legitimate Stanley Cup contender.' … [Read more...] about Is trading for Connor Hellebuyck worth the steep price for the Sabres?
Why Buffalo should be the next stop for Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck
'Let’s outline two assumptions that kind of go hand-in-hand: The first is that Winnipeg will not let a Hellebuyck trade immediately push it into a rebuild, and the second is, as part of the push to make the playoffs in 2027, that goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is an obvious piece to acquire from the Sabres. Luukkonen has a five-team no-trade list, but even if Winnipeg is on it, … [Read more...] about Why Buffalo should be the next stop for Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck
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