Hayes from the New York Rangers is the same Hayes who played on a line with Gaudreau and Bill Arnold in College, right? I remember quite a few people (myself included) hoping that he would choose to sign in Calgary as a Free Agent only to end up choosing the Rangers when he finished his college career.
IMO He's a big guy who had great chemistry with Gaudreau on and off the ice as a RW in college, so perhaps Tre would look at him as Top 6 upgrade but on the right side, not as a centre as some are suggesting. left shot or not there are lots of examples of guys who can play their off-wing. I guess I'm just surprised there isn't more excitement about the idea of a potential 50 point winger who could be had (supposedly) for a defensemen.. which happens to be our deepest position.
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