Hayes agent is finally willing to admit Hayes is unlikely to sign with Chicago before the August 15th deadline:
http://espn.go.com/chicago/nhl/story...wks-says-agent
Quote:
Kevin Hayes, the Chicago Blackhawks' 2010 first-round draft pick, likely will not sign with the organization before the Aug. 15 deadline and become an unrestricted free agent, the forward's agent said on Tuesday.
"We're likely going to wait until Aug. 16 and see where things are at that point," agent Robert Murray said. "It's absolutely nothing against the Blackhawks. We just feel this gives Kevin some options.
"This has been a difficult decision for Kevin. He's identified himself with the Blackhawks. He was drafted by them. His brother [Jimmy] played for them. But after his college career, he had a chance to step back and look at everything."
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IMO will likely get 20+ offers from NHL teams.
Also his agent saying they are willing to wait til August 16th probably reduces the chances of a trade for his rights to slim to none.