Prospect Info: Barrett Hayton - What's the deal?

[Matias Maccete]

I had doubts when he was sent back to Tucson and failed to produce results. I'm happy that I was wrong, and I have to give credit to Bear and the coaching staff. They are bringing out the best in our players...even Kassian.

It's insane to see how much better each player is under Bear. Schmaltz is another big one, I hated watching him play under Tocchet.

 

[Jakey53]

Playing with Keller obviously has helped Hayton but I think now it doesn’t matter who he is playing with . It seems he is really coming together

Confidence. Hayton was playing well but not putting up numbers, so when Boyd stumbled AT put Hayton in his spot, and with Kellers and Schmaltz's play Hayton's confidence skyrocketed. Give the kid credit, and AT.

Still a 4th liner. Always will be. No way he ever proves me wrong.

He already has.

 

[Vinny Boombatz]

Hayton is certainly playing really well, that pass he made to Keller was the type of play "really good to great" players make. Let's all hope we get the "great" version rather than just the "really good" version.

Of course at this stage, we all thought he was going to be average player or less, but he's proven us all wrong. Which is great for Hayton, the Organization and the fans.

 

[lanky]

we all thought he was going to be average player or less

Not all of us. This is what I expected even through his struggles.

 

[Vinny Boombatz]

Not all of us. This is what I expected even through his struggles.

Well, I'm glad you and probably some others, but the for the majority of us, this is a pleasant surprise.

 

[cobra427]

Hayton clearly benefit in production from playing with Keller and Schmaltz, he isn't driving the play but you can't deny his point production and improvement. Strome was producing when playing with Kane and/or Dcat but his D play was aweful. The difference is that Hayton is solid on D and has been taking tougher assignments.

Being a 1C/2C takes time, just like a top pairing D, Hayton is getting there. Its tougher to break into those spots, unlike a winger, much easier position to improve, look at Crouse/Garland/Bunting/Macceli/keller/Schmaltz. Getting or developing good wingers is not that hard to do, but getting 1C/2C/top pairing D is much harder, we might have one now in Hayton.

 

[Coyotedroppings]

Hayton is certainly playing really well, that pass he made to Keller was the type of play "really good to great" players make. Let's all hope we get the "great" version rather than just the "really good" version.

Of course at this stage, we all thought he was going to be average player or less, but he's proven us all wrong. Which is great for Hayton, the Organization and the fans.

AHEM….. us ALL?

 

[Vinny Boombatz]

AHEM….. us ALL?

well, he's proven me wrong. Also, pretty sure there were more that felt he was a bust than those that still believed he could be something. Of course, I'm wrong a lot, so it could of been just me.

 

[Jagged Ice]

It's insane to see how much better each player is under Bear. Schmaltz is another big one, I hated watching him play under Tocchet.

This is why I like the Geekie pick. He shows so much upside. Tocchet would ruin him but Bear could help him hit his ceiling.

 

[hbk]

This is why I like the Geekie pick. He shows so much upside. Tocchet would ruin him but Bear could help him hit his ceiling.

Geekie is so frustrating. I thought he played like shit the other night and he puts up 2 points. Two weeks ago he had an amazing game. No points.

 

[che]

Happy for Hayton. He took the spot from Boyd and hasnt looked back.

Keller is a superstar in the making which of course helps. Our first line is legit.

 

[TheLegend]

Geekie is so frustrating. I thought he played like shit the other night and he puts up 2 points. Two weeks ago he had an amazing game. No points.

He's the perfect Coyote then.

 

[Fyreman]

Nah he'll always suck. He will never remain consistent enough to be a good middle 6 center for us, ever. Never. Ever. Ever!

Am I laying it on thick enough?

Keep going, I'm just now starting to be intrigued...

 

[Nowotny]

I have to eat some crow.Before this season I thought Hayton was on his way to a bust.I am happy I was wrong.Now I hope I was equally wrong about Victor Soderstrom

 

[Coyotedroppings]

well, he's proven me wrong. Also, pretty sure there were more that felt he was a bust than those that still believed he could be something. Of course, I'm wrong a lot, so it could have been just me.

No, I think you’re right….. about those that were wrong.
It just wasn’t “all.”

 

[PuckLife]

Check out Bear's read on Hayton - the love-in starts at 3:53

 

[MIGs Dog]

"Matias, pass the puck to the mesh."

 

[Jakey53]

Check out Bear's read on Hayton - the love-in starts at 3:53

Chyka's kids are looking good. Keller, Chych, Hayton, Maccelli and a couple of more trending upwards.

 

[Vinny Boombatz]

Got to say it, AT is a keeper

 

[Jamieh]

Got to say it, AT is a keeper

Not sure I want to write this but I think I heard last night that Bear's contract expires this summer. With the recognition he's getting do you think there will be any financial problems keeping him?

 

[Grimes]

AT told management that Hayton would hit 40 points this season. Amazing. Love that he is communicating goals and expectations with the management group.

Not sure I want to write this but I think I heard last night that Bear's contract expires this summer. With the recognition he's getting do you think there will be any financial problems keeping him?

You heard wrong. He's here through next season.

 

[Jamieh]

AT told management that Hayton would hit 40 points this season. Amazing. Love that he is communicating goals and expectations with the management group.



You heard wrong. He's here through next season.

Excellent, I must have not paid good attention during broadcast.

 

[Bonsai Tree]

We now have 3 legit RW. in Guenther, Macceli and Schmaltz.
Keller - Hayton - Schmaltz
Crouse - Cooley - Guenther
Janik - Geekie - Macceli
Carcone - McBain - Smith
I dropped Macceli to third line because Cooley has more than enough dangle for 1 line. Macceli has a brute force in Geekie to dangle for.

 

[rt]

We now have 3 legit RW. in Guenther, Macceli and Schmaltz.
Keller - Hayton - Schmaltz
Crouse - Cooley - Guenther
Janik - Geekie - Macceli
Carcone - McBain - Smith
I dropped Macceli to third line because Cooley has more than enough dangle for 1 line. Macceli has a brute force in Geekie to dangle for.

Better draft Benson and Barlow to shore up that LW depth?

 

[Schemp]

Better draft Benson and Barlow to shore up that LW depth?

I'm sure Fantilli could play LW if need be.