New Jersey Devils goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has cited "challenging circumstances" involving his family as one of the reasons behind his trade request, according to a report from The Associated Press on Wednesday.
The 2026-27 NHL season has seen Hellebuyck appear in games for the Devils, including matches against the Vegas Golden Knights on October 30 and the Edmonton Oilers on November 3. The goaltender's request to be moved comes amid personal matters that he described as challenging family circumstances.
Details of the specific circumstances were not disclosed. The Devils organization has not publicly commented on the trade request.
