When Kevin Hayes joined the Philadelphia team, expectations were reasonable.
He is a solid 3rd line Center who consistently produces a decent number of points each season.
Unfortunately, he faced disciplinary issues under John Tortorella's leadership and was benched several times this year.
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Rumors circulated that he may be included on Danny Briere and John Tortorella's list of players to trade during the off-season. However, Hayes himself has expressed a desire to remain in Philadelphia and not be traded to a competing team.
Despite his wishes, there is still talk of him potentially being traded, with many teams expressing interest in him earlier this season. As a result, it remains unclear when and where he may end up, especially given his ties to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
"I don't want to say I'm suited for a contender, because I think I'm suited for anyone, to be honest," Hayes said. "But, yeah, we'll see how that unfolds. Their decisions have probably already been made. We don't know them yet. I'm sure I'll find out around the draft.