Since leaving a game midway through on Nov. 16, Arizona Coyotes center Barrett Hayton has not been in the lineup since.
As the No. 1 man in the middle, his overall impact on both ends of the ice had seen him turn into a true two-way forward.
The offensive numbers this year weren’t truly showing his progression on the ice as Hayton only racked up two goals and two assists in the first 16 games of the season.
Instead, he improved on the fine details of his game like skating, impeding the opposing goaltender’s vision by setting a screen, having a better sense on defense, etc.