Connor Hellebuyck is an ice hockey goaltender playing for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL), as of 2025. Connor Hellebuyck was selected in the fifth round (130th overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Winnipeg Jets. Hellebuyck signed an entry-level contract with them on April 5, 2014, and made his professional debut in the 2015-2016 season. However, he was sent to the St. John's IceCaps, the AHL affiliate of the Jets.
Hellebuyck was recalled by the Jets during the 2016-2017 season. During the 2017-2018 season, he became the first American goaltender to set the record for most single-season wins after Tom Barrasso. Hellebuyck continued giving strong performances and won the Vezina Trophy in 2020. In 2021, Hellebuyck won his 153rd NHL game as the Jets, breaking the franchise record for most wins by a goaltender. The following season, he played his 380th NHL game and celebrated his 200th-game victory with the Jets.
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Connor Hellebuyck’s contract
Connor Hellebuyck signed a seven-year, $59.5 million contract with the Winnipeg Jets, featuring an average annual salary of $8.5 million, effective through the 2030-31 season. He has a cap hit of $8.5 million in the 2025-26 season and a cash payout of $10 million. The cap hit for this year is $8,500,000, and there is no dead cap listed. Hellebuyck will receive a total of $10,000,000 in yearly cash for the 2025-26 season, as per Spotrac.
Connor Hellebuyck’s contract breakdown
| Season | Cap Hit | AAV | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Total Salary |
| 2024-25 | $8,500,000 | $8,500,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
| 2025-26 | $8,500,000 | $8,500,000 | $10,000,000 | - | $10,000,000 |
| 2026-27 | $8,500,000 | $8,500,000 | $7,500,000 | - | $7,500,000 |
| 2027-28 | $8,500,000 | $8,500,000 | $10,000,000 | - | $10,000,000 |
| 2028-29 | $8,500,000 | $8,500,000 | $9,000,000 | - | $9,000,000 |
| 2029-30 | $8,500,000 | $8,500,000 | $7,000,000 | - | $7,000,000 |
| 2030-31 | $8,500,000 | $8,500,000 | $6,000,000 | - | $6,000,000 |
How much is Connor Hellebuyck getting paid?
Connor Hellebuyck's contract pays him an average annual salary of $8,500,000 over the course of his seven-year, $59,500,000 extension with the Winnipeg Jets. For the 2025-26 season, he will earn a base salary of $10,000,000 while carrying a cap hit of $8,500,000, as per Spotrac.
Connor Hellebuyck's career earnings
Connor Hellebuyck has earned a total of $50,297,177 throughout his NHL career. He began with $354,677 in his first year (2014). Notably, he earned $7,500,000 in both 2021 and 2023.
What are the terms of Connor Hellebuyck’s contract?
Connor Hellebuyck signed a seven-year, $59,500,000 contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets, which includes a $5,000,000 signing bonus and guarantees the full $59,500,000. This contract averages an annual salary of $8,500,000. For the 2024-25 season, Hellebuyck will earn a base salary of $5,000,000 along with the $5,000,000 signing bonus, resulting in a cap hit of $8,500,000, as per Spotrac.
How much of Connor Hellebuyck's contract is guaranteed?
Connor Hellebuyck's contract is fully guaranteed at $59,500,000, according to Spotrac.
Connor Hellebuyck’s contract history
Hellebuyck has signed a total of four contracts in his NHL career, according to Spotrac. The detailed table of his contract history is as follows:
| Years | Team | Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | Free Agent Year |
| 2014–2016 | Winnipeg Jets | 3 yr / $2,775,000 | $925,000 | $277,500 | 2017 (RFA) |
| 2017–2017 | Winnipeg Jets | 1 yr / $2,250,000 | $2,250,000 | $250,000 | 2018 (RFA) |
| 2018–2023 | Winnipeg Jets | 6 yr / $37,000,000 | $6,166,667 | N/A | 2024 (UFA) |
| 2024–2030 | Winnipeg Jets | 7 yr / $59,500,000 | $8,500,000 | $5,000,000 | 2031 (UFA) |
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FAQs on Connor Hellebuyck
A. Hellebuyck will be earning $10,000,000 while carrying a cap hit of $8,500,000 for the 2025-2026 season.
A. Connor Hellebuyck signed a seven-year extension contract with the Winnipeg Jets on October 9, 2023.
A. Connor Hellebuyck will be an unrestricted free agent after the 2030-2031 season.
A. Connor Hellebuyck is 31 years old, as of May 2025.
A. Connor Hellebuyck has a 10-team no-trade list as part of his current contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets, which runs from 2024 to 2030.
