New Jersey Devils goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has spoken publicly for the first time about his trade request from the Winnipeg Jets, stating that "some things crossed the line" during his time with the organization.
In an interview published on November 10, 2026, Hellebuyck addressed the circumstances that led to his departure from Winnipeg but did not elaborate on the specific issues. The veteran netminder is now with the Devils after a trade between the two teams.
