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Connor Hellebuyck and the Sabres: the rumors
What other outlets are reporting and guessing about Connor Hellebuyck and the Sabres, in one place. None of it comes from the team. If the Sabres announce a move, it goes on the Sabres page and our posts.
This story has gone quiet: the last headline was on Friday, Oct 30. Kept here as the record of what was reported.
The player
The factsConnor Hellebuyck New Jersey Devils goalie · #37 · 33 years old · 6'4", 207 lb · catches left
| Season | GP | W | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 Jets | 63 | 47 | .925 |
| 2025-26 Jets | 57 | 23 | .895 |
| 2026-27 Devils | 1 | 1 | .944 |
Too few games this season to compare Connor Hellebuyck with the Sabres' goalies.
The Sabres next play the Devils: Saturday, Dec 26, 7:00 PM ET, MSG-B.
Stats from the NHL. None of this means a trade is coming; it's what the numbers say if one did.
What the beat reporters say
On BlueskyThe reporters' own posts on Bluesky, about the Sabres or from around their games. Each opens on Bluesky.
The coverage
Newest firstFriday, Oct 30
Sabres’ Connor Hellebuyck Trade Update Raises New 3-Year NarrativeThursday, Oct 29
Sabres’ Trade Offer for Connor Hellebuyck RevealedMonday, Oct 26
Elliotte Friedman delivers autopsy of Sabres' Connor Hellebuyck pursuit4 trade targets for the Buffalo Sabres after missing out on Connor HellebuyckSunday, Oct 25
Hints About Why Sabres Missed Connor HellebuyckSaturday, Oct 24
Inside the NHL: Where do the Sabres stand in the wake of Connor Hellebuyck trade?Lindy Ruff hopes Sabres move on now that Hellebuyck distraction is passedSabres Knew They Were Out of Hellebuyck Trade, Friedman SaysConnor Hellebuyck is in New Jersey, but Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen knows he can still be tradedFriday, Oct 23
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen reveals his thoughts now that Connor Hellebuyck rumors are behind the SabresSabres out of Hellebuyck sweepstakes, keep roster intact as they start 4-game road tripKekalainen passes on Hellebuyck, leaves Sabres fans with one massive questionSabres Get Major News on Connor Hellebuyck TradeThursday, Oct 22
Connor Hellebuyck rumors have made Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's Sabres future untenableNHL insider reveals Sabres, Mammoth hopes amid Hellebuyck trade rumorsSabres’ Need For Connor Hellebuyck Trade Made Clear AgainTuesday, Oct 20
Jarmo Kekalainen praises Sabres goalies amid Connor Hellebuyck rumorsMonday, Oct 19
Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Trade Could Decide Connor Hellebuyck Landing SpotElliotte Friedman names 4 NHL teams at forefront of Hellebuyck trade talksSunday, Oct 18
Realistic trade path for the Buffalo Sabres to land Connor HellebuyckWinnipeg suspension end date creates trade urgency for Sabres and Connor HellebuyckSaturday, Oct 17
Inside the NHL: One way or the other, it's time for Connor Hellebuyck drama to endThursday, Oct 15
NHL Rumors: Insider hints 'a lot bubbling under the surface' on Connor HellebuyckEach headline opens the full story on the outlet's own site. The headlines are the outlets' words; 716 Gameday hasn't confirmed any of it.