# Hellebuyck Trade Talks Heat Up | Carolina Hurricanes News

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Podcast: [Carolina Hurricanes News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/carolina-hurricanes-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7545442)
Published: 2026-09-18T19:40:34+00:00
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## Resource

The Carolina Hurricanes are circling back with a bold trade package for Connor Hellebuyck—offering a first-round pick and restricted free agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin, who’s actually requested a trade. Nikishin, a third-round pick in 2020 with flashes of talent, hasn’t signed yet and played limited minutes in the playoffs. Meanwhile, Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff is staying patient, insisting he wants to “get this right” and hasn’t ruled out Hellebuyck returning. Winnipeg’s real need? A top-six forward—not another defenseman. Rumors swirl about adding goalie Brandon Bussi to sweeten the deal, keeping the Hellebuyck saga alive as both sides weigh their options. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/carolina-hurricanes-eyeing-connor-hellebuyck-131513658.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/40c533b57148bbe2 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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