Hurricanes Eye Hellebuyck Trade

The Carolina Hurricanes are circling top goalie Connor Hellebuyck, a three-time Vezina winner and Winnipeg’s prized asset, as the NHL draft looms. With Hellebuyck reportedly open to a move — especially after Winnipeg missed the playoffs — Carolina’s offer of a first-round pick and defenseman Alexander Nikishin could be the key. While Florida also shows interest, the Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup pedigree and Hellebuyck’s elite talent make this a blockbuster possibility. But don’t count out Freddie Andersen — or Nikishin’s potential exit — as the trade deadline heats up. And with Brandon Bussi’s stellar Cup run, some question if Hellebuyck is truly a must-have. The clock’s ticking — and the puck’s about to drop. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b6a4ecf387b55000