The New York Rangers announced via Twitter that the team has agreed to terms with restricted free agent center Kevin Hayes on a one year contract. Hayes will make $5.175 million this season.
OFFICIAL: #NYR have agreed to terms with RFA Kevin Hayes on a one-year contract. pic.twitter.com/6eeSbLGQQ9
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) July 30, 2018
Hayes, 26, skated in 76 games with the Rangers this past season, registering 25 goals with 44 points. He established career-highs in goals, even strength goals (17), power play goals (six), shorthanded goals (two), power play points (eight), faceoff wins (562), faceoffs opportunities (1,112), and faceoff win percentage (50.