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www.eliteprospects.comHere’s the latest on Connor Hellebuyck based on recent reports.
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As of mid-December 2025, Hellebuyck was activated off injured reserve after knee surgery, providing a boost to Winnipeg’s goaltending and helping stabilize their playoff push. This marked a return to action earlier than some projections suggested. [report from The Hockey News, 2025-12-12] [The Hockey News result 1]
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Earlier in December 2025, he had ramped up his workload in practice, indicating the team was planning a careful reintroduction to game action following the knee procedure. [The Hockey News, 2025-12-09] [The Hockey News result 2]
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In late November 2025, the Jets announced Hellebuyck would undergo a minor arthroscopic knee procedure and miss several weeks, with prospect Thomas Milic recalled to fill in during his absence. This represented a significant, but temporary, disruption for Winnipeg. [The Hockey News, 2025-11-20] [The Hockey News result 3]
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For context on his status this season, he was dealing with a tough campaign, posting sub-.900 save percentage numbers in 2025-26, while the Jets faced their own performance challenges. This includes reports around April 2026. [FOX Sports/CBSSports/NHL coverage around April 2026] [FOX Sports result 4]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current outlets (ESPN, NHL.com, Jets official site, etc.) and summarize any contradictions or new developments from today. I can also create a quick timeline or a chart of his injury and return timeline.