I think the assumption is the team hellebuyck goes to extends him. Hellebuyck speaks a lot about wanting to win a cup. After what sorokin got, he’s not making over 9 million. He needs to take less to win.

Vanecek could be moved to another team. I just don't see a fit for him in Winnipeg. To me he is just another Pavalec.

Correct, he will get Sorokin type money. I would also imagine no longer than 5 years.

Yeah, I just can't follow the logic in the Boston trade.

Hellebuyck in your scenario returns very little because "historically goalies don't go for much", but then somehow an unproven goalie pulls a 1C coming off a 40G season and 6 point per game seasons.

So, the elite goalie returns almost nothing and the unproven one returns a gold mine. Hard to rationalize.

So take the risk of moving his position vs using him to get a franchise goaltender…..noted 👀

I don't think it's much of a risk to hold on to him and try him at forward, but I think signing Hellebuyck to the contract he's asking for is a huge risk

One is 30 and one is 25. His career is just starting. Scheifele is also coming up on 30 if he isn't already. Fredrick is a former 1st round pick. So, yes, the goalie still doesn't hold more value than a Center.

I want to belive Helle will get a massive return, historically I just have nothing to base that off of. I think we will all be disappointed. I also don't think the trade deadline will get much. I cannot honestly ever remember a top tier goalie being moved at a deadline.

As a Jets fan, my first hope would be to re-sign both.

I would agree, it would be less risky for Wpg to re-sign him to a big contract. We do not have the upcoming prospects that will need bigger contracts like NJ does.

I think resigning both is the most probable outcome.

He's at least a full yr away if not more. Goibg to need at least 1 yr in Utica. Lots can happen in 2 full yrs of hockey.
Have him Play wing!

We are an endangered species out here