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The Winnipeg Jets find themselves in an extremely sticky situation heading into Canada Day.<\/p>\n

Simply put, Winnipeg can’t afford to shift its focus to free agency before resolving the Connor Hellebuyck situation \u2014 or put the cart before the horse, as some would say.<\/p>\n

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Connor Hellebuyck\u2019s future with the Winnipeg Jets remains up in the air as free agency approaches.<\/p>\n

Photo: Craig Lassig<\/p>\n

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