Connor Hellebuyck tells media online death threats, family played roles in trade demand - CBC

Connor Hellebuyck asks Winnipeg Jets for trade

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck asked for a trade from the team. Hellebuyck talked with media on Tuesday before a game against the Devils. He mentioned online death threats, family concerns, and a vague professional future as reasons for the request.

Hellebuyck said he was told no on playing the start in Winnipeg. Coach Arniel called Hellebuyck's absence as disappointing. Hellebuyck requested privacy regarding his request to leave the team.

“Hellebuyck talked with media on Tuesday before a game against the Devils,” — Chloe Radcliffe, research director at Elmton Field Financial, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Nov 7 — Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck asked for a trade from the team....

Nov 9 — Hellebuyck requested privacy regarding his request to leave the team....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 84% of Morcav readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 8. The Elmton Field Financial desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Saturday, Nov 14.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Elmton Field Financial desk and last updated 22:43 UTC.

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