Boston College prospect Kevin Hayes fell into the New York Rangers’ lap in the 2014 offseason. Originally drafted in the first round by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010, Hayes elected to test free agency four years after his initial drafting. His emergence under the bright lights of New York has been a delight for the Rangers’ front office, who has had bad luck drafting top-tier prospects without several first and second-round picks in recent years.
As Hayes continues to see his role grow on the Rangers, let’s take a moment to compare him to some of the other players from his rookie season.