​Jets’ desired trade return for Connor Hellebuyck revealed from Sabres originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Winnipeg Jets may end up trading Connor Hellebuyck this offseason, and it might be to the Buffalo Sabres.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBut for that to happen, it continues to seem like the Jets are looking for a massive haul in return.Will Buffalo pay that price? It remains to be seen.But if they do, there’s some new clarity on what the cost might really be.MORE:How a 3-team Dylan Larkin, Jason Robertson trade could workThe Athletic’s Murat Ates revealed a number of Sabres who could factor into a deal, as part of a new article on Wednesday.He first notes a few potential future assets.”A first-round pick would be nice and the same applies to top prospects like Konsta Helenius or Radim Mrtka, but Winnipeg’s best outcome hinges on the quality of the top six forward they get back in the deal,” Ates writes.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe first two forwards he goes on to mention are Zach Benson and Josh Doan.”They each have ties to Winnipeg,” Ates writes. “Benson starred for the WHL’s Winnipeg ICE, while Doan’s dad, Shane, started his career with the first edition of the Jets in 1995. Either one of those players would be a home run for the Jets.”Without them, it might be Ryan McLeod or Jack Quinn.”Ryan McLeod would be a more reasonable target and has already dominated alongside Jets forward Cole Perfetti,” Ates writes. “The 26-year-old playmaking center played with Perfetti on the Saginaw Spirit’s top line during their OHL playoff run in 2019. Jack Quinn and Peyton Krebs may each have appeal, too, but wouldn’t represent the same kind of home run swing. A return of McLeod and a substantial secondary piece could be viewed as a success.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Sabres likely don’t want to give up Helenius, Benson or Doan. Is there a combination of others that get it done? We’ll probably find out soon enough.7-foot-1 draft pick is impossibly tallCale Makar is about to become a lot more expensiveSidney Crosby trade plans did a 180 for the PenguinsIt’s time to ask a serious Matthew Knies questionOilers’ Frederik Andersen signing is a massive bargain