Jets Open to Trading Olympic Star Hellebuyck Amid High Demands

WHO:

Fox News - Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff, Olympic hero Connor Hellebuyck

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - Connor Hellebuyck almost ended up in Buffalo, as the Sabres and Jets were deep in trade talks before the deal eventually fell apart.

Fox News - The Winnipeg Jets are listening to trade offers for Connor Hellebuyck.

Pro Football Network - An Eastern Conference contender walked away from trade talks due to the Jets' asking price being too high.

WHERE:

Fox News - Winnipeg, Canada

WHY:

Fox News - Hellebuyck made critical remarks that prompted the Jets to consider trade offers.

HOW:

Pro Football Network - The Jets' asking price for Hellebuyck was deemed too steep by potential trade partners.

In a surprising turn of events, Connor Hellebuyck was on the verge of joining the Buffalo Sabres, as trade discussions between the Sabres and the Winnipeg Jets were well underway. However, those talks ultimately fell apart, leaving Hellebuyck still with the Jets for now. Fans were left wondering what could have been if the deal had gone through.