Team USA hockey star Connor Hellebuyck has been suspended by his own team, the Winnipeg Jets, after failing to report to training camp. Hellebuyck became a national hero when he put in a breathtaking performance for the United States in the Winter Olympics gold medal match against Canada.But the goaltender has become embroiled in an increasingly ugly feud with his franchise since returning and publicly requested a trade last month.Hellebuyck has now been disciplined by the Jets with general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff saying he will address the media on Thursday morning to discuss the situation. Hellebuyck delivered a sensational performance in Milan-Cortina. In the aftermath, he was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Donald Trump – the only member of the team awarded the rare honor.Trump singled out Hellebuyck as the team attended the State of the Union address in the aftermath of their dramatic gold. Connor Hellebuyck has demanded a trade from the Winnipeg Jets after his Olympic heroics Hellebuyck put in a heroic performance for Team USA in the gold medal match vs Canada’I’ve never seen a goaltender play as well as goalie Connor Hellebuyck,’ Trump said.'(42) shots on goal. And I asked him the one shot, the one where you put your stick in the back and it hit the neck of your stick and bounced off. You practiced that? Or was that a little lucky? He refused to answer that question.’ He revealed every member of the USA roster ‘rapidly put up their hands’ when he asked for a vote on if he should give Hellebuyck the medal. Six months on from that enormous honor, Hellebuyck returned to the headlines after asking to leave the NHL team where he has spent his entire career. The 33-year-old was drafted 130th overall by the Winnipeg Jets in 2012, becoming the team’s starter in 2016.’Several months ago, I privately requested a trade,’ Hellebuyck wrote in a statement on August 27. ‘I have tried to handle the situation quietly and respectfully while giving the organization time to explore its options. ‘With training camp approaching, I felt it was important to publicly confirm my request. My position has not changed, and I believe moving on is the best path forward for me and my family. ‘I appreciate everything Winnipeg Jets fans have meant to me throughout my career and hope a resolution can be reached soon.’ Trump awarded Hellebuyck the Presidential Medal of Freedom after the Winter OlympicsHellebuyck has won the Vezina Trophy for best goaltender on three occasions, including in 2025. Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff responded last month: ‘Connor has been open with us about his desire for a change. ‘He has been an important part of the Winnipeg Jets organization for many years and we have tremendous respect for what he has accomplished here. While we will continue to work through the situation in a thoughtful manner, there is no update at this time.’Cheveldayoff revealed the team was open to offers for the goaltender before the NHL Draft, when it was not public knowledge he had asked for a trade.And the situation has now taken another twist with his suspension from the team and seemingly no obvious solution in sight in the immediate future.