Sabres’ goalie injuries could open the door for a Connor Hellebuyck trade

Injuries to goaltenders Alex Lyon and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen could lead the Buffalo Sabres to revisit trade discussions for Winnipeg Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck. If Lyon misses significant time, Buffalo may look to the trade market to address its goaltending depth ahead of the regular season.

The Sabres and Jets previously held trade talks regarding Hellebuyck prior to the 2026 NHL Draft, though no agreement was reached. Buffalo would likely need to restructure its offer and potentially trade Luukkonen or Lyon to manage roster spots for any deal.