{
  "id": 3802497,
  "title": "‘Moving on is the best path forward’: Jets goalie Hellebuyck wants trade",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/moving-on-is-the-best-path-forward-jets-goalie-hellebuyck-wants-trade",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T19:26:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2026/08/27/moving-on-is-the-best-path-forward-jets-goalie-hellebuyck-wants-trade"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ray Petkau, the agent of Jets goalie Mark Hellebuyck, revealed that the team selected Hellebuyck in the fifth round of the 2012 NHL Draft. Hellebuyck confirmed his desire to be traded, sharing his gratitude for the opportunity the Winnipeg Jets provided him. He expressed his belief that moving on is the best path forward for him and his family. The statement was released as training camp approached, and Hellebuyck urged for a timely resolution to his request.",
  "summary": "Connor Hellebuyck has broken his silence. In a statement released by his agent, Ray Petkau, Hellebuyck confirmed he has asked to be moved by the team that chose him in […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Mark Hellebuyck selected in 5th round of 2012 NHL Draft by Jets",
    "Hellebuyck desires trade, grateful for Winnipeg Jets opportunity",
    "Urges timely resolution as training camp approaches"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Star Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck requests trade",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/star-winnipeg-jets-goaltender-connor-hellebuyck-requests-trade",
        "published": "2026-08-27T19:07:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck goes public with trade request",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/winnipeg-jets-goaltender-connor-hellebuyck-goes-public-with-trade",
        "published": "2026-08-27T20:07:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck confirms he asked the Winnipeg Jets for a trade",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/goaltender-connor-hellebuyck-confirms-he-asked-the-winnipeg-jets-for-3814219",
        "published": "2026-08-27T20:53:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}