The Hayes Rumor

Team: 2019-20 Chicago Blackhawks

Initial Creation Date: May 26, 2019

Published: May 26, 2019

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

If Bowman were to sign Hayes to a long term deal...I really just think it's about having center depth and adding physicality. That Hawks don't really have too much of either to be honest. I could see him being a nice fit despite the history. Hawks fans will welcome him back. He'll actually fit VERY good next to saad ironically. They're both powerful forwards. Why not add another powerful forward in Simmonds on a 1 year bounce back deal? WPG and STL are very physical teams. Would be nice to match up with them a little more.

As far as the cap goes...they're ~$30M the following year available, but lots of people needs extensions. That should be enough IMO, but maybe a move or two needs to be made.

If they do sign Hayes...they're almost definitely going Byram in the draft. Which then leads to the question...what to do with Gus. Well, that all depends on contract extension costs too.
If they

1.

2.