John Hayden is coming off a season that saw him split time between the Chicago Blackhawks and their AHL affiliate in Rockford. He played more than half the season in Chicago before getting sent down to the IceHogs to assist in their stretch and Calder Cup playoff runs. Hayden has more NHL experience compared to most prospects on our Top 25 Under 25 series, playing 59 total games since 2017.
Position: Right winger
Birth date: February 14, 1995 (age 23)
Acquired via: 2013 NHL draft (74th overall, third round)
Most recent stop: Rockford IceHogs — AHL
Size: 6’3, 223 pounds
Contract: 2 years with $750,000 salary cap hit
Breakdown
Hayden is a winger that I believe can fill in the spot Vinnie Hinostroza had after the latter was traded to Arizona in July.