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Like any young player, Hayes experienced some ups and downs as he learned what it took to be a pro after signing with the Rangers in August 2014. By 2017-18, however, it seemed clear that the first-round draft pick of Chicago in 2010 was on his way to figuring it out. Hayes recorded a career-high 25 goals, a stat that’s all the more impressive considering former coach Alain Vigneault used him almost exclusively in a defensive role against opponents’ top lines.

Rather than rebel, Hayes embraced the assignment and took his game to a versatile new level. Making 57.3 of his starts in the defensive zone, Hayes won 50.54 percent of his faceoffs – the first time he topped the 50 percent faceoff mark and the third straight season he improved in the dot.

Once considered a liability in his own zone, Hayes last season was exactly what the Rangers envisioned he’d become – a big matchup center that wins draws, frustrates opposing forwards with diligent defensive play and also possesses the skill to score goals.

 

Edited February 25, 20196 yr by The Unknown Poster

Matt Hendricks first time back in the Jets locker-room after the trade:

MH: How's it going, Patrik?

Patrik Laine: I'm drunk.

MH: Nah.

PL: I'm not bullshittin' ya. Got stinkin' ****-faced on the bus, Sanna left me, and that son of a ***** over there keeps playin' me, when he knows I'm ****-faced.

MH: Geez, I'm really sorry.

PL: Anybody throws me against the boards, I'm gonna piss all over myself.

11 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Faceoff tutor for Roslo.

...55 could use some help in the dot too, TBH 

What a dumbass tweet.

Prior to today, we were very young, much younger than last year (Stastny, Hendricks, Enstrom, Mason all replaced by younger players)    Now with Hendricks back and the addition of Hayes, we have more mature team.    I think overall we had a decent day, and we are a better hockey club than we were yesterday.     

Last year I was speaking with some business associates in Edmonton, and they were saying how much losing Hendricks hurt their team, as they lost a "go to" guy in the locker room.   They went on to explain that while McDavid is a phenom on the ice, they also needed that locker room guy who's been through it all to talk to.  The NHL is full of guys in their mid-twenties with the pressures of that age, compounded by the travel, fame, and public recognition.    I don't know how a 28 year old, expecting his first child, could go to a 20 year old captain for off-ice advice.   It can be tough to go to a coach as it is a bit of an admission that you aren't handling things well.    A seasoned vet, who isn't the captain or star player, can provide some sage advice for real life problems.   I think the Hendricks add, given it's low cost, was a good one.

2 minutes ago, blue_gold_84 said:

What a dumbass tweet.

Moe tweets too damn much.

 

1 minute ago, Jaxon said:

Prior to today, we were very young, much younger than last year (Stastny, Hendricks, Enstrom, Mason all replaced by younger players)    Now with Hendricks back and the addition of Hayes, we have more mature team.    I think overall we had a decent day, and we are a better hockey club than we were yesterday.     

Last year I was speaking with some business associates in Edmonton, and they were saying how much losing Hendricks hurt their team, as they lost a "go to" guy in the locker room.   They went on to explain that while McDavid is a phenom on the ice, they also needed that locker room guy who's been through it all to talk to.  The NHL is full of guys in their mid-twenties with the pressures of that age, compounded by the travel, fame, and public recognition.    I don't know how a 28 year old, expecting his first child, could go to a 20 year old captain for off-ice advice.   It can be tough to go to a coach as it is a bit of an admission that you aren't handling things well.    A seasoned vet, who isn't the captain or star player, can provide some sage advice for real life problems.   I think the Hendricks add, given it's low cost, was a good one.

Someone on Twitter said the Jets were still the youngest in the league but Hendricks just skewed that.

Just now, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Someone on Twitter said the Jets were still the youngest in the league but Hendricks just skewed that.

And Buff being out skews that too. 

3 minutes ago, Noeller said:

 

2011 / 12 - USHL Champion

2012 / 13 - OHL Champion

2015 / 16 - AHL Champion

This is the most appease the hockey Gods trade ever 😄

7 minutes ago, Jaxon said:

   I don't know how a 28 year old, expecting his first child, could go to a 20 year old captain for off-ice advice. 

excellent point.  "I am feeling a lot of pressure as I am expecting my first child" "Dude, that's so woke and lit!!"

11 minutes ago, blue_gold_84 said:

What a dumbass tweet.

Habs fan, who cares.

8 minutes ago, Noeller said:

 

25 year old center making $725,000.  UFA this summer.  Seems like another house keeping move.

Roster expands tonight at midnight?

31 minutes ago, JCon said:

And Buff being out skews that too. 

He's counted in it. 

Jets avg age was 25.8 which was the youngest. 

Now, its oldest lol.. Hendrix bumps it up significantly

Hayes? Lost in all the Stone talk.. Good for Vegas giving them a soon to be number 1 D..., but.. Jets are loaded with Wingers with Vesa on the way also... So.. Center was priority.. Hayes is a good 2 way guy. Solid move. 1st and 4th liner. No niku vesa samberg etc? WIN!!

The depth D moves? Beaulieu has better metrics than both Chia and Morrow.. Bogdan is more of a very very good defensive d man... Hes not gonna wow u tho.. But hes D first d man. All the time really. He picked Florida over us this off season coming over from Russia. Could be a huge steal. 

Petan for Swedish Petan? Wow noone was even offering a 7th rd pick? Yikes.  

Hendricks for 7th... 100 percent a dressing room signing. Something is off in the room, this to me seems like Maurice cant motivate the boys anymore ( hes been here a while, all coaches get tuned out) but Maybe having Hendricks in it helps... Hes a good lockerroom guy. He better not play tho. That would be dumb. 

Oh.. Alex Broadhurst from COLUMBUS... Ok? I guess maybe hes moose bound? 

 

14 minutes ago, Goalie said:

He's counted in it. 

Jets avg age was 25.8 which was the youngest. 

Now, its oldest lol.. Hendrix bumps it up significantly

No, without Buff, we're 25.8. Without Buff but with Hendricks, we're 26.3. 

With Buff, Hendricks and without Niku, we're 26.7. 

well my thoughts: Sad to see Lemieux go, shocked that Hendricks is back (I really hope he's healthy right now), not surprised that Petan is gone. Other than that can't wait to see everyone else play in a Jets Jersey

Edited February 25, 20196 yr by iHeart

18 minutes ago, iHeart said:

well my thoughts: Sad to see Lemieux go, shocked that Hendricks is back (I really hope he's healthy right now), not surprised that Petan is gone. Other than that can't wait to see everyone else play in a Jets Jersey

He is, apparently, healthy and ready to go. 

Chevy never ships out roster players on deadline day. Makes u wonder. They have said they won't do that. 

Maybe there were problems. Who knows but Hendricks is here to be coach lol. 

2 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said:

He is, apparently, healthy and ready to go. 

He shouldnt play because everyone of our forwards are  better at hockey. 

Edited February 25, 20196 yr by Goalie

Just now, Goalie said:

He shouldnt play because everyone of our forwards are  better at hockey. 

I would agree. Just saying he’s healthy.  It wouldn’t surprise me if he did play some games before the playoffs though. Just in case. 

10 hours ago, Stickem said:

...ooops..you're right...but even so the conditional is based on if we win the Cup this year....Certainly want to win the CUP....BUT if we don't

That's it I hope we choke in the finals now....:)

 

1 hour ago, kelownabomberfan said:

 

Played Petan, made Par. Did all right.

4 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Played Petan, made Par. Did all right.

Should have traded them Cormier....