{"id":137502,"date":"2023-05-17T08:20:47","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T12:20:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=137502"},"modified":"2023-05-17T08:20:47","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T12:20:47","slug":"nhl-rumour-winnipeg-jets-goalie-could-be-on-the-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/05\/17\/nhl-rumour-winnipeg-jets-goalie-could-be-on-the-move\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumour: Winnipeg Jets Goalie Could Be On The Move"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As much fun as the Stanley Cup playoffs are, the offseason provides excitement. There is so much buzz going around the league as many teams plan for next season. One Canadian team has made the headlines in the rumour mill. However, another has joined in on the fun. The Winnipeg Jets are in for an interesting offseason. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/helleco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-05-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor Hellebuyck<\/a> trade could be on the horizon. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Connor Hellebuyck Could Be On The Move<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><span class=\"s1\">Rumour: <a href=\"https:\/\/theathletic.com\/4516857\/2023\/05\/15\/nhl-offseason-trade-board-hellebuyck-maple-leafs\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michael Russo From The Athletic discusses trade options for Connor Hellebuyck<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It seems like a lifetime ago Paul Maurice stepped down because he felt the team needed a new voice. And while that may have been true, Winnipeg is at home while Maurice is four wins away from the Stanley Cup Final. After a disappointing first-round exit in round one, the club is in for a long offseason. Head Coach Rich Bowness let the world know of his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiglead.com\/posts\/winnipeg-jets-coach-rick-bowness-season-ending-rant-loss-video-01gz41dywgqr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">displeasure regarding this club<\/a>. There are plenty of names rumoured to be on the trade block such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/scheima01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-05-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Scheifele<\/a> and Pierre Luc Dubois. But a Connor Hellebuyck trade would send shockwaves through the hockey world. There was a point where a <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/05\/13\/nhl-rumours-winnipeg-jets-goalie-contract-options\/\" target=\"_self\">contract could come<\/a>, but now may not be the case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">What A Potential Move Looks Like<\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Connor Hellebuyck states that he isn\u2019t interested in a rebuild situation. Hellebuyck has one year left on his contract. <\/p>\n<p>H\/T: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JohnLuTSNWpg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@JohnLuTSNWpg<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FMZayeTyW0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/FMZayeTyW0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; TSN (@TSN_Sports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TSN_Sports\/status\/1652328741320769538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 29, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A Connor Hellebuyck trade sounds likely. More likely than not, but it is something he may prefer. With a slew of changes possibly coming, he has started that he does not want to be part of a rebuild. So with that being said, where are logical landing spots for the veteran netminder? Keep in mind, he has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capfriendly.com\/players\/connor-hellebuyck\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">one year left on his current contract. <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/devils\/\" target=\"_self\"><span class=\"s1\">New Jersey Devils<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This makes sense. Yes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vanecvi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-05-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vitek Vanecek<\/a> signed a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capfriendly.com\/players\/vitek-vanecek\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">three-year contract<\/a>. However, he had a horrible playoff run. Of all qualifying goaltenders, he had the worst goals saved above expected. Not to mention, he got yanked for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/schmiak01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-05-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Akira Schmid<\/a>, who shut the door and helped secure a first-round victory. Even though the window just cracked open, this Devils team can challenge for the Stanley Cup. They have a youthful core in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=hugheja03,hugheja02&amp;search=Jack+Hughes&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-05-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Hughes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hischni01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-05-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nico Hischier<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/brattje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-05-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jesper Bratt<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/meierti01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-05-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Timo Meier<\/a>. Not to mention <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hughelu01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-05-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luke Hughes<\/a> will be full-time next season. A young team took the next steps forward. A true number-one goalie could be the difference in winning a championship. The days of being a basement dweller are over, and a team like this could entice Hellebuyck. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Buffalo Sabres<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Another up-and-coming team in the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/sabres\/\" target=\"_self\">Buffalo Sabres<\/a> could entice Hellebuyck. They did not make the playoffs, but this team is on the rise to doing great things. This club has not had a goaltender since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/millery01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-05-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan Miller<\/a>. That was a very long time ago. This season they rode 40-year-old <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/andercr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-05-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Craig Anderson<\/a>. They did get a spark late in the year with promising prospect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/levide01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-05-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Devon Levi<\/a>. But this team has starved for good goaltending. With the core of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/thompta01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-05-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tage Thompson<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/tuchal01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-05-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Tuch<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/skinnje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-05-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeff Skinner<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/cozendy01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-05-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dylan Cozens<\/a> locked up for the foreseeable future, the future is bright. There won&#8217;t be a rebuild (hopefully not for the fans sanity) anytime soon. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/dahlira01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-05-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rasmus Dahlin<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/powerow01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-05-17_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Owen Power<\/a> bring promise to the back end as well. It may not be as enticing as New Jersey, but playing meaningful hockey is not without question in Buffalo. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><span class=\"s1\">Main Photo: James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY Sports<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As much fun as the Stanley Cup playoffs are, the offseason provides excitement. There is so much buzz going around the league as many teams plan for next season. One Canadian team has made the headlines in the rumour mill. However, another has joined in on the fun. The Winnipeg Jets are in for an [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4194,"featured_media":137503,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4321,4547,4548,33],"tags":[6481,359,6145],"class_list":["post-137502","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-rumours","category-hockey","category-nhl","category-jets","tag-buffalo-sabres-rumours","tag-connor-hellebuyck","tag-winnipeg-jets-rumours"],"modified_by":"Dan Mount, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/137502","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4194"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=137502"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/137502\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/137503"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=137502"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=137502"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=137502"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}