‘Very challenging’ family circumstances played role in Connor Hellebuyck trade demand

Source: New York Post

Connor Hellebuyck opened up on the circumstances surrounding his departure from Winnipeg in a letter to Jets fans Wednesday. The 33-year-old goaltender had an unceremonious exit from the team that drafted him in 2012 after he revealed a trade request and was suspended when he refused to report to Jets training camp before finally being traded to the Devils in October.   “There were several considerations that went into my decision, including some very challenging circumstances involving my family,” Hellebuyck wrote.