Kevin Hayes

[Hunter Gathers]

You have to wonder if Hayes will wind up on the wing. We're going to have to find someone to win faceoffs, and Hayes is the logical candidate to move.

I never really thought I'd say this, but Hayes's game is more conducive to center. Unlike Miller, he has a feel for the spot and plays it quite well.

With the faceoffs thing, you could always have a winger who was good at faceoffs take the draw and have Hayes shift to C immediately after the draw. I have a feeling he will get faceoffs, though.

 

[TheTakedown]

I never really thought I'd say this, but Hayes's game is more conducive to center. Unlike Miller, he has a feel for the spot and plays it quite well.

With the faceoffs thing, you could always have a winger who was good at faceoffs take the draw and have Hayes shift to C immediately after the draw. I have a feeling he will get faceoffs, though.

this is why i dont think we dshould be looking for a C for the 3rd line. Hayes is solid. He just needs a 2nd liner on his wing to help shelter the mistakes he makes. That's all.

Hagelin does a great job on his wing. I'd really like to see MSL get back on Hayes' RW

 

[silverfish]

this is why i dont think we dshould be looking for a C for the 3rd line. Hayes is solid. He just needs a 2nd liner on his wing to help shelter the mistakes he makes. That's all.

Hagelin does a great job on his wing. I'd really like to see MSL get back on Hayes' RW

Last night's game was actually a perfect microcosm of sorts of why we do need a C for the 3rd line.

Hayes looked good last night, but in a February regular season game against a playoff bubble team, he was on the ice for 2 of the 3 goals against. Not saying they are necessarily his fault, but this is something AV noticed. And again, despite playing a good game in the neutral and o-zones, Hayes was relegated to the fourth line in the important minutes.

We need a 3C who is a 60 minute 3C that AV can trust in May and June.

I don't want to have to bump Dominic Moore to the third line at the 30 or 40 minute mark every game.

 

[AIexisLafreniereNYR]

I can see Kevin scoring 15-20 more points in the remanding 34 games. 38-35 points in 79 games is great for a first year player. That's almost a point every other game. Imagine a year or two from now?

 

[FLYLine27*]

I'll say it again, this kid will be a 50 assist man in the NHL in his prime years.

 

[Jauffre]

I'll say it again, this kid will be a 50 assist man in the NHL in his prime years.

If you count the giveaways

 

[FLYLine27*]

If you count the giveaways

In his prime he wont be making those rookie mistakes still

 

[darko]

I'll say it again, this kid will be a 50 assist man in the NHL in his prime years.

I don't see it. Over the last 5 or seasons on average 10 players would have 50 assists or more. That's elite company. I'd be happy if he turns into a 20g/30a type of player. That's a 2C right there.

 

[jerseyjinx94]

I don't see it. Over the last 5 or seasons on average 10 players would have 50 assists or more. That's elite company. I'd be happy if he turns into a 20g/30a type of player. That's a 2C right there.

More likely 15g/35a

 

[darko]

More likely 15g/35a

That works. I'll be very happy with a 50 point player.

 

[NickyFotiu]

I'll say it again, this kid will be a 50 assist man in the NHL in his prime years.

I think he is looking good but I'd be shocked if he ever scores 50 assists in the NHL. That is an elite number of assists.

 

[FLYLine27*]

I don't see it. Over the last 5 or seasons on average 10 players would have 50 assists or more. That's elite company. I'd be happy if he turns into a 20g/30a type of player. That's a 2C right there.

10 players a season. I can see him doing it once or twice in his career.

He was a first rounder for a reason don't forget, he has the passing abilty and the patience with the puck that most players don't have in his league, or even close to...having those two attributes can lead to a ton of assists. I think by the time he is 25-26 we are going to start to see some really big numbers from Hayes. Stepan and Hayes will be our top 2 centers.

Its a strech I guess, but he absolutely has the potential to do it if he reaches that potential.

 

[NYR Viper]

I think 40 assists is far more likely. His size, strength and vision are a very rare combination. 15-20 goals and 40 assists.

 

[Miller Time NYR]

I think 40 assists is far more likely. His size, strength and vision are a very rare combination. 15-20 goals and 40 assists.

Agree with this. Just needs to get better at face-offs, which I'm confident he will. He's going to be an absolute steal for us, very excited about watching him develop.

 

[Raspewtin]

He hit a slump for like 6-7 games, but he's been much better lately. 4 pts in his last 5.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

He has amazing skill, wish he was a better scorer.

 

[Placid]

He has amazing skill, wish he was a better scorer.

He is still developing

 

[egelband]

I love what Hayes brings to the team. Terrific addition.

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

Hayes has been OK. Much like Miller, he is also prone to some brutal turnovers at inopportune times.

Such as the one he made at the opposition blue line on Dallas' 2nd goal.

50 assists a season is a pretty insane prediction for him. I think 50 points a season is a stretch.

 

[NYR Viper]

Hayes has been OK. Much like Miller, he is also prone to some brutal turnovers at inopportune times.

Such as the one he made at the opposition blue line on Dallas' 2nd goal.

50 assists a season is a pretty insane prediction for him. I think 50 points a season is a stretch.

He's on pace for 34 points this season. You don't think he will ever break 16 more points than his rookie season?

 

[n8]

6 pts in last 9 games.
he could hit 40 pts if he can maintain that rate.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Haven't got onto HF much lately but I had to come on to say a few words about Hayes.

The Rangers struck gold nabbing this kid from the Blackhawks. It was easy to see he had a lot of talent coming into camp with a lot of raw potential, but i've been really impressed with how his game has grown this season - and how quickly he's improving.

He's worked himself into a solid 3rd line center on a very good team that went to the Finals last season, as a rookie. Thats no small feat. The kid has very good vision, is in the right place on the ice most of the time - has incredible reach and uses his body well on the walls. Can shoot it, can dish it. He's a good skater for a guy his size, similar to Nash. He's got tons of potential this kid and I love his game lately, hes been in the middle of everything.

Of course you cant overlook his major deficiency in the the circle which has to improve if the the Rangers see im as a center going forward. And his defensive game is getting there but that always improves with time.

Really excited about this kid.

 

[Swept In Seven]

Haven't got onto HF much lately but I had to come on to say a few words about Hayes.

The Rangers struck gold nabbing this kid from the Blackhawks. It was easy to see he had a lot of talent coming into camp with a lot of raw potential, but i've been really impressed with how his game has grown this season - and how quickly he's improving.

He's worked himself into a solid 3rd line center on a very good team that went to the Finals last season, as a rookie. Thats no small feat. The kid has very good vision, is in the right place on the ice most of the time - has incredible reach and uses his body well on the walls. Can shoot it, can dish it. He's a good skater for a guy his size, similar to Nash. He's got tons of potential this kid and I love his game lately, hes been in the middle of everything.

Of course you cant overlook his major deficiency in the the circle which has to improve if the the Rangers see im as a center going forward. And his defensive game is getting there but that always improves with time.

Really excited about this kid.

Faceoff success comes with age and experience at the dot. Defensively he is steadily improving and offensively he has shown flashes that he is extremely gifted. The consistency will come, he is going to be a very good player

 

[Krams]

I wasn't as bullish on Hayes as a lot of people here were, but his vision is fantastic. More and more impressed as the season progresses

 

[Kaapo Cabana]

One thing about Hayes that I feel like everyone tends to overlook is his ability to create turnovers.

It seems as if Hayes intercepts or breaks up at least one pass every shift. That is an incredibly valuable skill for a team that likes to transition quickly