Agent says no decision made yet:
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/blac...weighs-signing
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Chicago Blackhawks forward prospect Kevin Hayes is in no rush to decide whether to sign with the organization, according to his agent Tuesday.
The 21-year-old Hayes was selected by the Blackhawks as the No. 24 overall pick of the 2010 draft. He became eligible to sign with the Blackhawks after his senior season at Boston College ended in the Frozen Four on April 10. He was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, which is given to the NCAA’s top player, and finished second in the nation with 65 points during his senior season.
“Because Boston College’s season ended so late, there’s no urgency to make a decision right away,” Hayes’ agent Robert Murray said in a phone interview Tuesday. “We just decided to sit back and take our time. When Kevin gets back from the World’s, we’ll kind of follow up.
“There’s no decision made on any of that right now. There’s no decision that he’s not going to sign with Chicago. I’ve tried to stress that with Chicago. That’s not the intent -- because he hasn’t signed yet, [he won’t sign ever.] That’s not the case.”
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Also in the article says brother Jimmy's trade has nothing to do with Kevin's decision.
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“There are a number of issues we’re trying to evaluate,” Murray said. “Depth of organization has some bearing on it. There’s just a bunch of criteria we’re trying to take a look at. The situation is there’s no urgency for sign for Kevin. He’s not going to play anywhere until training camp in September. Whether he signs today or two weeks from now or a month from now, it doesn’t make any difference. There’s no reason in our mind to rush into something until he can decide something and see where things are at.”
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