Rumor: Blackhawks' Kevin Hayes on Rangers radar?

[Hunter Gathers]

And once again the Rangers beat writers are scooped by out of towners.

I don't see how the Rangers beat writers would know more than Picard (who is the one that broke this).

 

[Vickers8]

Rangers Report@rangersreport · 10m

Reports starting to surface that Kevin Hayes will sign with Rangers today; former Chicago 2010 first-rounder.

 

[ecemleafs]

I hate going by stats but Kevin out scored Kreider by 20 points (more goals and a ton more assists) in his final season in BU and Kreids played 4 more games.

Who is Kevin Hayes compared to?

kevin was also a year older and played with one of the best college hockey scorers in a generation.

 

[Vidic15*]

And once again the Rangers beat writers are scooped by out of towners.

Out of all the writers, I would think Jim Cerny would be on the ball the most. Guess not.

 

[GAGLine]

I hate going by stats but Kevin out scored Kreider by 20 points (more goals and a ton more assists) in his final season in BU and Kreids played 4 more games.

Yes, but Hayes was a senior and Kreider a junior. Either way, it's hard to read anything into what those stats will mean for him in the NHL. Wait and see, I guess.

 

[acapps10]

kevin was also a year older and played with one of the best college hockey scorers in a generation.

I like this signing a lot, I just hope his success wasn't completely a result of Gaudreau's ridiculous season.

 

[Nyrvana]

Where would Hayes rank on our prospect rankings?

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

I hate going by stats but Kevin out scored Kreider by 20 points (more goals and a ton more assists) in his final season in BU and Kreids played 4 more games.

Who is Kevin Hayes compared to?

Hayes played on what was far and away the best line in the country. BC loaded up all their talent on one line last year. Obviously he was a part of making that happen but Gaudreau was the real driver. Typically BC goes with a more balanced approach.

 

[RangerBoy]

The Rangers desperately need size. People here disagree but there were points in the final where LA imposed their size on the Rangers. Yes the Rangers lost three heartbreaking overtime games where the bounce of puck determined the results but the size of the Kings was noticeable.

 

[Tawnos]

Hey, the 2010 draft suddenly looks incredible for us! Hayes, Lindberg, Fast... McIlrath.

 

[AIexisLafreniereNYR]

kevin was also a year older and played with one of the best college hockey scorers in a generation.

Had no idea haven't been following college hockey. Good to know.. Well not really lmao

 

[TeamStewie]

Out of all the writers, I would think Jim Cerny would be on the ball the most. Guess not.

He's on the Rangers payroll. He won't release anything until they want him to.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

The good thing about Hayes is that he's huge and that he finally broke out. The bad thing about Hayes is we have no idea truly how good he is since he broke out with JG.

Big guys take a longer time to develop. So hopefully it's not all related to JG.

 

[Zil]

How about that we got him.

 

[RangerBoy]

The only beat writer with any sources is Brooks and he is on vacation.

 

[RangerBoy]

Check out @Buccigross's Tweet: https://twitter.com/Buccigross/status/502109516390219776

 

[Doctyl]

wow i really didnt think we would get him awesome news

 

[Tawnos]

The only beat writer with any sources is Brooks and he is on vacation.

Gross is on vacation too.

I'd like some confirmation from one of the big national guys. Willing to believe this for now though!

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Where would Hayes rank on our prospect rankings?

IMO -- 4th behind Buch, Skjei, and Duclair. Above Miller (who I would slot 5th).

 

[NYR Viper]

Awesome. Just plain awesome

 

[RangerBoy]

Check out @JoshRimerHockey's Tweet: https://twitter.com/JoshRimerHockey/status/502109409326411776

 

[RangerBoy]

Check out @MarkDivver's Tweet: https://twitter.com/MarkDivver/status/502110561208127488

 

[Cassano]

Awesome. Just plain awesome

Wonderful news! This is like getting back one of the 1sts in the MSL trade! Except, Hayes is more developed and ready to step in.

 

[AHB*]

Shocked we got him but extremely pleased.

 

[Vinny DeAngelo]

Is Hayes closer than JT?