Jimmy Hayes

[MintyFresh88]

Quietly has 9 pts in 12 games. Do you guys think he can sustain this pace or is it just a reflection of playing with JJ and VT?

He seems to have a knack of being in the right place at the right time around the net. I think he could turn out to be a pretty solid 3rd line winger in the 30-40 pts per year range. His skating will probably limit him in terms of his upside, but a useful player nonetheless.

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[Aksu]

Watch him become our 70+ point guy

 

[Mogo]

Quietly has 9 pts in 12 games. Do you guys think he can sustain this pace or is it just a reflection of playing with JJ and VT?

He seems to have a knack of being in the right place at the right time around the net. I think he could turn out to be a pretty solid 3rd line winger in the 30-40 pts per year range. His skating will probably limit him in terms of his upside, but a useful player nonetheless.

I never understood the negative comments he gets about his skating. IMO he skates fast for his size as we've seen him many times get past opposing easy. His skating might look funny but it doesn't mean he's not quick

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

I never understood the negative comments he gets about his skating. IMO he skates fast for his size as we've seen him many times get past opposing easy. His skating might look funny but it doesn't mean he's not quick

Last season he could generate speed but was about as an awkward a stride as Worrel on the ice see:

[NHL]2013020427-647-h[/NHL]

This year however he is a much better skater, looked far more composed and faster.

 

[16Skippy]

He might not keep this pace this year but he is still pretty young.
I won't be suprised if he becomes a pretty consistent 20 goal player

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

Watch him become our 70+ point guy

I think he's going to be one of the more versatile players in this roster in a way that he can be put on any line and he's able to bring it. He ain't gonna 70pt guy but 45-55pts, I'd reckon.

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

I think he's going to be one of the more versatile players in this roster in a way that he can be put on any line and he's able to bring it. He ain't gonna 70pt guy but 45-55pts, I'd reckon.

Yeah he's evolving to be an ideal "3rd wheel" on a line, he crashing the net, making screens and going after rebounds.

 

[CoolburnIsGone]

Funny thing is he had a similar stretch last season with different linemates. So yeah I think he can sustain some of the scoring (maybe not at this exact pace).

 

[Dread Clawz]

Quietly has 9 pts in 12 games. Do you guys think he can sustain this pace or is it just a reflection of playing with JJ and VT?

He seems to have a knack of being in the right place at the right time around the net. I think he could turn out to be a pretty solid 3rd line winger in the 30-40 pts per year range. His skating will probably limit him in terms of his upside, but a useful player nonetheless.

Yeah I think he'll be a solid 30-40 pt. guy, I like him a hell of a lot more than Versteeg. His size and willingness to play in traffic really helps us.

 

[spacemanatee]

Last season he could generate speed but was about as an awkward a stride as Worrel on the ice see:
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omg

 

[LUUUUUIS]

"I don't know if sitting him gets him going,'' Gallant said, "or if it's my stupidity in not playing him every game. He was big [Monday]. It was a big game for him. I'm real happy for him.''

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Gotta love Gallant, heh. Hopefully Hayes stays in full-time.

 

[GrumpyKelly]

Last season he could generate speed but was about as an awkward a stride as Worrel on the ice see:

[NHL]2013020427-647-h[/NHL]

This year however he is a much better skater, looked far more composed and faster.

He has definitely improved his skating, once he gets going he's fine. His first step and turns are pretty brutal still though

 

[I am not exposed]

He's doing great. Could see him hitting 20 goals. Would like to see him more on the PP.

He's a RFA so how much do you reckon his next contract will be?

 

[RainingRats]

He's doing great. Could see him hitting 20 goals. Would like to see him more on the PP.

He's a RFA so how much do you reckon his next contract will be?

He's on a 30 goal pace over 82 games. If he can stay healthy he should break 20.

 

[FlaPnthrsPunk]

He's been a great asset so far this season with his skill in front of the opposition net. I've become a big fan of his and hopes he can stay here long-term. 20+ goals from a bottom 6 guy is absolutely something we're not used to seeing.

 

[ShootIt]

Lol. That quote from Gallant is awesome

 

[CHGoalie27]

He's been a great asset so far this season with his skill in front of the opposition net. I've become a big fan of his and hopes he can stay here long-term. 20+ goals from a bottom 6 guy is absolutely something we're not used to seeing.

Two threads in a row I might as well not bother thinking of a post cuz of you.

 

[FlaPnthrsPunk]

Two threads in a row I might as well not bother thinking of a post cuz of you.

I'm sure we'll disagree about something at some point.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

I'd like 3 years, just undecided on his value $ wise. Thoughts?

 

[spacemanatee]

I'd like 3 years, just undecided on his value $ wise. Thoughts?

since bolland gets 5.5, hayes should be getting a zillion

 

[Aksu]

I'd like 3 years, just undecided on his value $ wise. Thoughts?

hmm lets do some math.. a goal is worth about 2.25 million.. so.. 15x2.25..... 33.75 million per year for 10 years please. Send away Campbell, Bolland, and Jokinen so that hayes' money can fit under our cap (also get rid of Hubs, Barkov, Pirri before they demand big bucks).

 

[gudzilla]

hmm lets do some math.. a goal is worth about 2.25 million.. so.. 15x2.25..... 33.75 million per year for 10 years please. Send away Campbell, Bolland, and Jokinen so that hayes' money can fit under our cap (also get rid of Hubs, Barkov, Pirri before they demand big bucks).

you forgot the most important attributes

drafted by DT? +2m and career GMDT:er - since DT eventually will get fired like all GMs, hayes, etc will follow
is he big? +2m
does he have #character? we're not sure, so lets throw +1m there

 

[SoupyFIN]

Jimmy was actually drafted by Toronto originally and traded to Chicago in 2010.

 

[spacemanatee]

the only weakness in his game is his hands now that his skating has improved. he's like the total opposite of huberdeau and vice versa.
huberdeau + hayes = bjugstad kinda

 

[CatscratchFever]

Lock him up, every team needs a Holmstrom. As far as cost, I don't get into that stuff.