# Connor Hellebuyck suspended by Jets

> Jets suspend Connor Hellebuyck amid trade request.
- Title: Connor Hellebuyck suspended by Jets · New York Post | Shortify
- Summary: Jets suspend Connor Hellebuyck amid trade request. Connor Hellebuyck suspended by Winnipeg Jets after publicly requesting trade, missing $8.5m salary if not…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/sports/connor-hellebuyck-suspended-by-jets-as-trade-drama-takes-new-twist
- Published: 2026-09-17T03:56:56+00:00
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## Suspension announced
Connor Hellebuyck was suspended by the Jets after missing training camp this week.
## Trade request made
Hellebuyck publicly requested a trade through his agent Ray Petkau in August.
## Contract details
Hellebuyck, 33, is in his third year of a seven-year contract extension.
## Salary impact
If suspended at season start, Hellebuyck misses $8.5 million salary until reinstatement.
## Contract implications
Hellebuyck's suspension would not count against the salary cap if the regular season begins.
## Key takeaway

Connor Hellebuyck suspended by Winnipeg Jets after publicly requesting trade, missing $8.5m salary if not reinstated before regular season.