Overview
- Trade speculation remained active and unresolved on July 13, with Winnipeg Free Press columnist Mike McIntyre saying he is almost certain a move will happen but no deal completed.
- Winnipeg’s July 1 roster actions — not re‑signing backup Eric Comrie and signing Stuart Skinner — have been reported as internal signals the club is preparing to move its franchise goalie.
- A reported draft‑week offer from Buffalo that included the No. 4 pick, Ukko‑Pekka Luukkonen and Jack Quinn was declined and multiple sources say the Jets’ asking price has been described as very steep.
- Hellebuyck is 33, carries a roughly $8.5 million cap hit with five years left on his contract, and currently holds a full no‑movement clause that makes player approval a must for any trade.
- Several teams — notably Buffalo, San Jose and Utah — have been linked as suitors but some local analysts say Hellebuyck could still report to training camp if the Jets and interested clubs cannot meet his conditions or Winnipeg’s return demands.