Insider reveals the Winnipeg Jets' updated asking price for Connor Hellebuyck

Speaking on NHL Tonight, Pagnotta said Winnipeg wants “immediate help as part of a package.”

That means a second-line caliber piece, and possibly a pair of them, which matches the opening ask, with more young talent layered on top.

The stance fits a pattern. Hellebuyck went public with his trade request in late August, yet the Jets have little reason to hurry.

The 33-year-old is signed through 2030-31 at an $8.5 million cap hit, and his full no-movement clause means any suitor needs his approval as well as Winnipeg's.

Earlier reporting from Elliotte Friedman and Pierre LeBrun indicated that general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff prefers a hockey deal over a pile of futures.

Pagnotta's description lines up with that, since a pair of second-line players would patch the lineup now while the prospects and picks build the long-term foundation.

Teams linked to Hellebuyck, including Buffalo, Carolina and Utah, now face a steep checklist. They must find roster players Winnipeg values, supply young assets, and convince a Vezina-level goalie to sign off on the destination. That is a lot of boxes to tick for any club trying to land him.

The Jets also have time on their side. With five seasons left on his deal, they can wait for an offer that satisfies them rather than accept a lesser package.

Until a team meets the asking price, the standoff continues, and every game that passes raises the pressure.

For Hellebuyck, the delay is uncomfortable. He has said he wants out, yet the Jets keep guarding the value of a goalie who remains among the best in the sport. Neither side appears ready to blink, which makes the next offer worth watching closely. Until one side moves, the price stays where it is.

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