Connor Hellebuyck said last week that he submitted a trade request to the Winnipeg Jets “several months” ago. He said he’d been patient and had always appreciated his connection with Jets fans.He also said his mind hasn’t changed — “moving on is the best path forward for me and my family.”The Jets have made efforts to accommodate Hellebuyck’s trade request, but haven’t succeeded on that front. That’s why we turned to you, hockey fans from across the NHL, for trade proposals that might work just a bit better. You left over 250 comments in our “Who says no?” callout, proving you were more than up to the task. It’s time to review your submissions — starting with the team that’s provided the most real-life intrigue thus far.The latest on the Connor Hellebuyck trade sagaMurat Ates and Sean McIndoeBuffalo SabresTo Buffalo: Connor Hellebuyck
To Winnipeg: Ryan McLeod, Alex Lyon, Radim Mrtka, 2027 first-round pick
Who says no? BuffaloMurat’s thought: We’re starting in the ballpark, with Cole Perfetti’s former linemate during a dominant OHL run and a capable goaltender whose outdoor enthusiasm would fit right into Winnipeg’s off-ice culture. Mrtka is fascinating as a 6-foot-6 defenceman who is genuinely capable of killing plays, although some observers wanted a more impressive 18-year-old WHL season.To Buffalo: Connor Hellebuyck
