Connor Hellebuyck surgery forces Jets to adjust as team faces crucial weeks without Vezina winner
Winnipeg Jets' star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will be sidelined for four to six weeks following a minor arthroscopic procedure. This absence places significant pressure on the team's backup goalies during a crucial stretch of the season. Hellebuyck is expected to return in early January 2026, allowing ample time to regain form before the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Winnipeg Jets' star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will be sidelined for four to six weeks following a minor arthroscopic procedure. This absence places significant pressure on the team's backup goalies during a crucial stretch of the season. Hellebuyck is expected to return in early January 2026, allowing ample time to regain form before the 2026 Winter Olympics.
