Anyone want to discuss Hayes as a player?
Can play all forward positions, but mostly center. Played with Alain Vigneault in NY and was used primarily a defensive specialist. He fits the Flyers' biggest need of 2C and of defensively aware players. I can see why the Flyers targeted him.
Re: Contract term. "Worst contract ever" and comparisons to Holik are pretty unfair. The number being thrown around was 6x6.5 -- this isn't that off. The Flyers are definitely overreacting to ownership wanting flashy moves, but this is hardly outrageous. They're lucky enough to have other players on good / EL contracts they can afford to make some overpayments on their way to being a contender.
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