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Originally Posted by tempz
To add to what people have already provided in reply to this particular post, here are his stats before and after joining Johnny Hockey's line:
Before: 14 GP, 8G, 13A, 21 Points - 1.50 points per game
After: 26 GP, 19G, 25A, 44 Points - 1.69 points per game
There are other factors involved with players having breakout years, not just who they are playing with.
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I stand (somewhat) corrected.
I will still say that based on his NCAA career I think Hayes has the potential to be a half decent NHL player, but no more so than Arnold or perhaps Knight. I still will be happy if we sign him, but I won't lose a second of sleep over it if we don't.
Further, if it is true that he is expecting a fast track to the NHL based on his one good NCAA season, then I'd much rather we stay away from him. The Flames are trying to develop a culture of earning your position through competition, and I'd hope they continue down that path.