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.