One of the New York Rangers’ many free agents this summer was center Kevin Hayes. The 26-year-old filed for arbitration, but avoided his hearing by signing an extension. Hayes signed a one-year, $5.175 million contract for the 2018-19 season.
Center depth is a priority in today’s NHL. Teams are bending over backwards to either sign or trade for a player considered to be an elite NHL center. With Hayes signing a one-year deal, it looks like he may be heading somewhere new via a trade.
So how does Hayes, and his contract, compare with other centers around the league?