The Winnipeg Jets suspended goaltender Connor Hellebuyck on Wednesday night for his failure to report to the team's training camp, per ESPN. The move leaves the Jets without one of their foundational pieces as the season approaches.
No additional details were provided by the Jets regarding the circumstances of Hellebuyck's absence or whether negotiations over his status are ongoing. The suspension is immediate and puts the team in a precarious position in net ahead of the regular season.
The suspension comes as training camps across the league kick into gear. The Red Wings announced Wednesday that Dylan Larkin will not skate when their camp begins Thursday due to an upper-body injury, per ESPN. The Islanders also reported that Mathew Barzal, the team's leading scorer last season, is sidelined for approximately two weeks after aggravating a previous injury.
On a lighter note, enforcer Ryan Reaves announced his retirement from hockey Wednesday at age 39 after more than a decade and a half in the NHL, per ESPN. The retirement leaves just three visor-less NHL players remaining. Meanwhile, the Kings named Drew Doughty captain Wednesday, replacing retired Anze Kopitar in the role.
This article synthesizes reporting from ESPN. Top story: "Jets suspend Connor Hellebuyck for failure to report to camp" (ESPN).