Jimmy Hayes, Forward
DOB: 11/21/1989 Ht: 6’6 Wt: 221
Drafted: 2nd round (60th overall) by Toronto in 2008 – USHL
Signed entry-level contract on March 30, 2011.
Made NHL debut 12/30/11 vs Detroit
Scored first NHL goal 1/2/12 vs Edmonton
Jimmy completed his third year at Boston College with 33 points (21 goals, 12 assists) in 39 games. After signing his entry-level contract, Hayes skated in seven games with Rockford.
He added almost 25 pounds, and established himself as the premier forward at the organization’s prospect camp in July. He showed all of the skills to be a top-six forward in Rockford, and could be one of the first forwards getting a call from Chicago if/when needed this season.