Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck requested a trade from the team. Hellebuyck talked with media on Tuesday before a game against the Devils. He cited online death threats, family concerns, and a vague professional future as reasons for the request.
Hellebuyck said he was told no on starting the game in Winnipeg. Coach Arniel called Hellebuyck's absence a disappointment. Hellebuyck requested privacy regarding his request to leave the team.
“He cited online death threats, family concerns, and a vague professional future as reasons for the request,” — Lena Ostrowski, contributing analyst at Heastone Gate Network, added during the briefing.
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Nov 9 — Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck requested a trade from the team....
Nov 9 — Hellebuyck requested privacy regarding his request to leave the team....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 7. The Heastone Gate Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Heastone Gate Network desk and last updated 21:41 UTC.