Jets GM Says Door Remains Open for Hellebuyck Despite Trade Request

Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff said the possibility remains that goaltender Connor Hellebuyck could stay with the team, despite the player publicly requesting a trade, according to ESPN.

The comments come after the Jets formally suspended Hellebuyck on Wednesday for failing to report to training camp, ESPN reported.

Cheveldayoff did not rule out a scenario in which Hellebuyck remains on the roster, ESPN said, though the report did not specify further details on the nature of the trade demand or the terms of the suspension.

ESPN's report did not include additional comment from Hellebuyck or further specifics on potential trade discussions involving other teams.