After months of rumors, longtime Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is officially ready to move on from the team.

In a statement shared by his agent, Ray Petkau, on social media, Hellebuyck confirmed that he “privately requested a trade” months ago. He added that he wanted to give the team time to explore options while trying to “handle the situation quietly and respectfully.”

“With training camp approaching, I felt it was important to publicly confirm my request. My position has not changed, and I believe moving on is the best path forward for me and my family,” Hellebuyck wrote.

Multiple reports in June had indicated that Hellebuyck…

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