Philadelphia Flyers Forward Kevin Hayes will be heading to St Louis in exchange for the Blues 6th Round Draft Pick in 2024. The Flyers will also retain 50% of the 31-year-old center’s salary as part of the deal. It was rumored that Tory Krug was going to be a part of this deal. However, his no-trade clause gives him full veto power to strike down any term he does not agree with.
Hayes was a first-round pick in 2010 and spent the last four seasons with Philadelphia where last season, even with the team finishing 31-38-13, Hayes tallied the most assists and was second in points for the Flyers while also having his personal best season in both categories as well.
For such a late-round pick for a rebuilding team and Hayes coming off such a great season, and the Flyers are retaining half of the salary, this deal seems too good to be true.
With this deal, the Flyers continue their rebuild, and about $3.5 of cap space is left for the Blues in the off-season… and all eyes continue to be on Doug Armstrong.
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