Feb 24, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Kevin Hayes (13) celebrates his goal with teammates against the New York Rangers during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
When the Flyers acquired the rights to Kevin Hayes from the Winnipeg Jets for a 5th round pick back in summer 2019, fans rejoiced that the team had finally added such a talented center to bring depth to a roster that was viewed as somewhat thin. When the team announced they had signed the then 27-year-old to a seven-year deal worth 7.