THN.com/podcast. From The Hockey News Podcast: NHL Playoffs and Team Changes Begin Connor Hellebuyck [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTk3ODI1NDAxNzY5MTc0OTAy/usatsi_17214696.jpg] Connor Hellebuyck The Pittsburgh Penguins could need a new starting goaltender if Tristan Jarry departs as a free agent on July 1. While one Pittsburgh pundit suggested the Anaheim Ducks' John Gibson as a trade target [https://thehockeynews.com/news/would-john-gibson-be-a-fit-with-the-senators-or-penguins], others believe Winnipeg Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck would be a better choice. Nick Horwat [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/pens-talk/pittsburgh-penguins-look-winnipeg-jets-trade-partners] recently suggested the Penguins should consider the Jets as a possible trade partner if they shake things up following their early post-season exit. He noted that the 29-year-old Hellebucyk indicated he was not interested in a rebuild during his end-of-season interviews. Hellebuyck has a year left on his contract worth an annual cap hit of $6.16 million. Nevertheless, Horwat believes the former Vezina Trophy winner would be worth every penny for the Penguins. Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now [https://pittsburghhockeynow.com/pittsburgh-penguins-gm-search-rumors-goalie-candidates-insider-info/] doubted Gibson would be available if they get a top-two pick in this year's draft. If the Ducks put him on the trade block, Kingerski speculated they'd want at least two first-round draft picks plus more in return. Kingerski believes Hellebucyk would be a different story. He thinks the Jets would be open to a player-for-player swap, though the Penguins convincing one of their better players to waive their no-trade or no-movement clauses would be difficult. The intentions of the Jets' usually cautious management remain uncertain. If they do peddle Hellebuyck, who lacks no-trade protection, the Penguins probably won't win a bidding war for his services.
