Kevin Hayes Retires From NHL After 12-Year Career

Former Winnipeg Jets and Pittsburgh Penguins forward Kevin Hayes has retired from the NHL after a 12-year career. Drafted 24th overall in 2010 by Chicago, Hayes starred at Boston College before debuting with the New York Rangers in 2014. He recorded his best statistical season with Winnipeg in 2018-19, totaling 55 points in 71 games. Over 805 career games, Hayes leaves the league with 185 goals and 446 points, and was a 2021-22 Bill Masterton Trophy finalist.