I don't think it's about an "NHL guarantee" ... just about getting an opportunity. Chicago is so stacked that Hayes will have a very tough time cracking the lineup any time soon. Same thing happened to his brother and Pirri, eventually they both got shipped out. Morin could be next. And now with Teravainen being in NA, Hartman developing nicely and guys like Nordstrom impressing as well, it's not going to become easier. Other teams will be able to give him a chance in the NHL earlier, with less fierce competition. Quite similar to Corban Knight last year, who knew that he would be buried on the depth chart in Florida behind numerous other young centers.
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