Connor Hellebuyck

Professional ice hockey goaltender

American Commerce, Michigan, USA Taurus 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional ice hockey goaltender
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth19/05/1993
Age33 years
BirthplaceCommerce, Michigan, USA
Zodiac SignTaurus

Latest News about Connor Hellebuyck

23/10/2026

The Winnipeg Jets traded Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils, ending a months-long saga after he requested a trade during the offseason. In exchange, Winnipeg received forwards Dawson Mercer and Nick Bjugstad, prospect Alexander Command, goaltender Nico Daws, and two draft picks. The trade came as his suspension by the Jets ended after he did not report to training camp.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryConnor Hellebuyck is an American goaltender who spent his entire NHL career with the Winnipeg Jets before being traded to the New Jersey Devils in October 2026. He has won three Vezina Trophies as the league's best goaltender, the Hart Trophy as league MVP in the 2024-25 season, and an Olympic gold medal with Team USA.

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight207 lb (94 kg)
CatchesLeft

Educational Qualification(s)

College HockeyUMass Lowell

Career

Draft2012 NHL Draft, 5th round, 130th overall, by the Winnipeg Jets
NHL Teams
  • Winnipeg Jets (2015-2026)
  • New Jersey Devils (2026-present)
Awards
  • Vezina Trophy (three-time winner)
  • Hart Trophy (2024-25)
  • Olympic gold medal with Team USA
ContractEight-year extension worth $59.5 million signed with Winnipeg in October 2023
Franchise RecordsWinnipeg's all-time leader among goaltenders in games played, games started and wins
TradeTraded from Winnipeg to New Jersey in October 2026 after requesting a trade in the offseason

Style Quotient

Playing StyleButterfly goaltender

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He was selected in the fifth round of the 2012 NHL Draft.
2. He was a Presidents' Trophy-winning team's starting goaltender in 2024-25, the season he won the Hart Trophy.
3. In 2026 he publicly requested a trade from the Winnipeg Jets and was later traded to the New Jersey Devils.
4. The Jets received forwards Dawson Mercer and Nick Bjugstad, prospect Alexander Command, goaltender Nico Daws, a 2029 second-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick in the trade.

Also born on 19 May

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