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Longtime New York Rangers Forward Kevin Hayes Retires
Hayes cited injuries and a drop in performance after 805 NHL games and five KHL appearances.
- After playing five games in the KHL, forward Kevin Hayes announced his retirement, stating he can no longer perform at his desired level.
- Hayes, who played over 805 career NHL games, struggled with recent injuries that limited his performance. Last year he appeared in just 28 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins due to physical setbacks.
- The forward accumulated 446 points while skating for the New York Rangers, Winnipeg Jets, Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues, and Pittsburgh Penguins. He ranked seventh in Calder voting during his Rangers tenure.
- "I have decided to end my hockey career," Hayes stated in his retirement announcement. Selected 24th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010, the veteran concluded his professional playing days.
- Hayes, whose brother Jimmy played in the NHL, leaves a legacy spanning multiple franchises including the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers. His retirement closes a significant chapter in professional hockey.
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Former NHLer Kevin Hayes announces retirement
A former noted offensive weapon in the NHL is calling it a day. On Monday, forward Kevin Hayes of the Kontinental Hockey League’s Ak Bars Kazan announced his retirement from professional hockey. In a statement, Hayes noted that his physical health isn’t where he wants it to be in order to continue playing. “I have decided to end my hockey career,” Hayes said. “I can no longer play at the level I am capable of because my body does not allow me to…
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