Sports · College sports · published 2026-08-30 · via Sports Illustrated

Hellebuyck's Trade Demand May Reshape Market for NCAA-Trained Goalies

Connor Hellebuyck, a former UMass Lowell goalie, has requested a trade from the Winnipeg Jets. This could have ripple effects across the NHL, where about half the teams have at least one college-trained goaltender. The article also examines the largest contracts signed by former college players.

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Hellebuyck's request arrives amid a notable pipeline of NCAA-trained goaltenders across the NHL, with 15 teams currently carrying at least one such netminder under contract. His $8.5 million average cap hit complicates potential deals, as 18 clubs sit too close to the $104 million ceiling to absorb his salary without shedding assets. The Jets have reportedly known about his desire to move for months, yet no trade has materialized, with six first-round picks in the 2027

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