Throughout the season, it always brings a smile to my face when I hear of the small stories about players who passed their dream along to their loved ones who will get to experience the same great moments for themselves.
Hayes, who suffered a tragedy when his brother Jimmy passed away in the last few years, was able to give his three-year-old nephew a great experience. He's attending the All-Star game with his uncle and participating in all the festivities.
His late brother Jimmy, who played seven NHL seasons and four NHL teams, passed away on August 23rd, 2021 at 31.