NHL Trade Rumors: Sharks & Jets In Advanced Hellebuyck Talks

Monday, October 05, 2026 ,
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The Winnipeg Jets are trying to grant Connor Hellebuyck's wish, and the San Jose Sharks could become their aligned trade partners. According to multiple reports, the two teams are discussing the former Vezina-winning goaltender, and talks could continue to advance to a finalized trade.

Sharks GM Mike Grier has been holding firm on his guns to not include Michael Misa in any trade with the Jets, but may be softening his stance recently. There's talks that the Sharks offer would be centered around Misa and goaltender Yaroslav Askarov. It's likely that four pieces end up heading to Winnipeg in the trade, but Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff his been holding firm that he won't accept a futures oriented package, and wants impact players, who can help the lineup immediately.

Hellebuyck, 33, is owed $8.3 million AAV for four more seasons, and his no-movement clause changes to a 10-team trade approval list next July. He's been suspended from the team because he didn't report to camp, and is at home in the New Jersey area waiting on an outcome.

The Sharks weren't one of the original teams listed as a potential trade destination, but they've certainly gone from wildcard to favorites in the past week. The Carolina Hurricanes are also very interested, and continue to have dialogue with the Jets' camp.

For now, Hellebuyck remains a Jet, but that isn't expected to last much longer.
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