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Jets Could Have Landed Western Conference 40-Goal Scorer in Connor Hellebuyck Trade

After weeks of speculation, the Winnipeg Jets finally put an end to the Connor Hellebuyck saga by trading him in a blockbuster deal to the New Jersey Devils that netted them multiple players and draft selections in return.Hellebuyck has already…

By Michael Whitaker · Heavy

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 2:34 AM

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A trade sending Connor Hellebuyck to Utah was a non-starter because it would have required Dylan Guenther or Logan Cooley.
Dylan Guenther scored a career-high 40 goals for Utah last season.
The Winnipeg Jets instead traded Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils in a multi-player permanent deal.

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The Winnipeg Jets could reportedly have targeted 40-goal scorer Dylan Guenther or Logan Cooley if they had dealt Connor Hellebuyck to the Utah Mammoth. However, Utah insider Cole Bagley revealed that including either young forward was considered a "non-starter" for Utah, preventing any potential blockbuster deal between the two Western Conference clubs.

Hellebuyck was ultimately traded to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Dawson Mercer, Nick Bjugstad, Alex Command, Nico Daws, and two draft picks. Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff confirmed that the veteran goaltender requested a trade during his end-of-season exit interview.

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Jets Could Have Landed Western Conference 40-Goal Scorer in Connor Hellebuyck Trade

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