The Rangers are trading center Kevin Hayes to the Winnipeg Jets in return for forward Brendan Lemieux, a first-round pick, and a conditional draft pick, according to TSN’s Bob McKenzie.
This potential WPG-NYR deal is WPG 2019 first-round pick, Brendan Lemieux and a conditional pick in exchange for Kevin Hayes. Believe an agreement is in place but trade call not set yet.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 25, 2019
Lemieux, 22, has nine goals and two assists in 44 games this season. The son of former NHLer Claude Lemieux is a physical, checking forward.