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

Connor Hellebuyck asks Winnipeg Jets for trade

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.

Timeline

Nov 9 — Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck requested 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? — 44% of Kiwit readers said yes.

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.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Wednesday, Nov 11.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Heastone Gate Network desk and last updated 21:41 UTC.

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