He needs a couple days watching the game from upstairs - try to reset himself.
They tried that. He came out with the same effort he always displays. No sense of urgency that he is losing his spot on the team
I just can't see how Hayes can be in the lineup tonight or in any games in the near future, the last 2 games he has looked so outclassed that it's not even funny.
By the way the Bruins have Anaheim tonight, a team that pushed them around at will last season, they need Lil' Jimmy to step up and make some attempt at physical play tonight. With K.Miller apparently injured Hayes making some attempt to play a physical game and stick up for his team is needed. I don't expect it sadly.
Blidh recalled today. Hoping this is the end of the road for Jimmy.
Blidh recalled today. Hoping this is the end of the road for Jimmy.
Marchand, who had a somewhat questionable game last night himself, was caught on camera shaking his head at either Hayes for going offside or the ref who called it off during the power play. Then there was a play shortly after where Hayes couldnt keep it in the zone and it looked as if Marchand was just glaring at Hayes as he skated back to their D zone.
Point being, it got me thinking. I know how many of us fans feel... I wonder how the players feel in the locker room seeing a guy not carrying his weight and yet still be placed in the lineup. Im sure there probably isnt a lot of negativity and his teammates want to see him succeed... But it has to bug the other players who are trying to up their own game and get stuck on a line with this guy. As well as the kids sitting in the press box or down in Providence working their tails off.
Haha I saw that too. I remember a couple similar incidents last year with Connolly as well(who I didn't mind that much).
I truly don't think Hayes is dogging it out there. And I think he has some skill. He's just completely lost at the moment. Zero confidence and very little hockey sense in his game. Flubs every chance, can't make a pass, and can't keep possession. Brutal.
Genuinely think it would benefit Hayes to get waived and sent to Providence for the remainder of the season to figure out his game and hopefully get some confidence back. This entire thing has taken over his game to the point where he is just toally useless out there in every aspect.
I mean 1 POINT in his last 43 NHL games...that is just so mind boggling horrendous and inept.