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powderjunkie · 10-26-2021, 02:42 PM

I didn't follow this thread particularly closely so maybe it was discussed a bit, but in light of today's news I think it's worth noting that Hayes spent his first 4.5 pro seasons in the Blackhawks organization, albeit starting the season following the Hawks first cup and he only played 7 games under Bill Peters.

But, it may well have been a toxic place to spend his formative adult years.

Steve Montador was also in the Hawks org 2011-13 (and it seems that's where his main concussion occurred).

At some point it seems too coincidental to be a coincidence...

10-26-2021, 02:42 PM	#200
powderjunkie Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2011 Exp:	I didn't follow this thread particularly closely so maybe it was discussed a bit, but in light of today's news I think it's worth noting that Hayes spent his first 4.5 pro seasons in the Blackhawks organization, albeit starting the season following the Hawks first cup and he only played 7 games under Bill Peters. But, it may well have been a toxic place to spend his formative adult years. Steve Montador was also in the Hawks org 2011-13 (and it seems that's where his main concussion occurred). At some point it seems too coincidental to be a coincidence...