{
  "id": 18154978,
  "title": "Connor Hellebuyck finally pens farewell message to Jets weeks after Devils trade",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/connor-hellebuyck-finally-pens-farewell-message-to-jets-weeks-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T17:27:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/connor-hellebuyck-finally-pens-farewell-172735520.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Connor Hellebuyck concluded his 11-year tenure with the Winnipeg Jets by composing a farewell message, as reported by Chris Johnston of The Athletic. Hellebuyck's decision to request a trade to the New Jersey Devils was a difficult one, influenced by personal circumstances involving his family. The Jets acknowledged Hellebuyck's contributions, praising his performance with a 2.58 goals-against average and .916 save percentage in 625 games. Despite the Jets' limited playoff success under his leadership, Hellebuyck expressed gratitude to the Jets organization, coaches, staff, and fans for the experiences and memories. He anticipates returning to Winnipeg to play for the Devils and hopes the Jets community thrives in the future.",
  "summary": "Connor Hellebuyck forced his way out of Winnipeg after playing 11 seasons with the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets traded Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils after the goaltender requested a trade in the offseason. Nearly two weeks after Hellebuyck was traded, he is finally breaking his silence about leaving the franchise, penning a farewell message , per […] The post Connor Hellebuyck finally pens…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Jets beat Habs in latest four-goal comeback win in NHL history",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/jets-beat-habs-in-latest-four-goal-comeback-win-in-nhl-history",
        "published": "2026-11-04T04:24:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}