The Buffalo Sabres nearly pulled off a blockbuster trade for goalie Connor Hellebuyck before the 2026 NHL Draft, but it fell apart over draft pick negotiations—Buffalo wouldn’t part with its fourth pick unless it got the eighth back, and Winnipeg refused because they feared Buffalo would take Viggo Bjorck at No. 4. Complicating matters further, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen—who was also reportedly part of the deal—has added Winnipeg to his no-trade clause, making any future move even more uncertain. With Hellebuyck suspended by the Jets, other teams may swoop in later if Winnipeg gets desperate—but for now, Buffalo’s patience might be their only option.
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