Rumor: Kevin Hayes to St. Louis gaining steam - rumored to be 'huge' deal involving many players

[EdmFlyersfan]

REPORT: Philadelphia Flyers’ Kevin Hayes Involved in Trade Talks

Just two days after trading Ivan Provorov to the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Philadelphia Flyers have reportedly in trade talks involving Kevin Hayes.

broadstreetbuzz.com

Anthony Di Marco of The Fourth Period reported early Thursday afternoon that the Philadelphia Flyers and Columbus Blue Jackets were having discussions about a potential trade involving Kevin Hayes, and that these talks began before Thursday. One obstacle for any prospective trade is Hayes’ salary. Hayes has three years left on his contract with a cap hit ever-so-slightly above $7.1 million in each of those three years. The main talking point between the Flyers and Blue Jackets was the amount of salary the Flyers might retain.

Any thoughts on a return if Flyers retain 50%?

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[Empoleon8771]

He'll bring back a terrific return if the Flyers retain half of his deal. Honestly, even just retaining like $1.5 million or $2 million likely gives the Flyers a good return.

 

[EdmFlyersfan]

He'll bring back a terrific return if the Flyers retain half of his deal. Honestly, even just retaining like $1.5 million or $2 million likely gives the Flyers a good return.

I am thinking if Flyers retain about $2.6M, which will make Hayes contract $4.5M they could get maybe a second round pick?

 

[Deadpool8812]

Do it, Briere

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Hayes is overpaid but he’s a good 2nd line center.

 

[antman12]

Good f***** riddance.

 

[BKarchitect]

Hayes is so mediocre. It’s incredible that he got a 7-year extension at over $7.1 million.

I have to disagree with the above. I don’t think he’s a good second line anything. He’s a poor playmaker for a center. His point production is mediocre given the wads of PP time he gets on that Philly squad. He’s below average defensively and can’t kill penalties. He’s not even a plus face-off guy. He’s a 31 year-old mid-six winger/center who does nothing that well and makes way too much money.

Not sure why Jarmo thinks reassembling the Flyers roster is gonna go so better much in Columbus. I guess Hayes is better than Roslovic but that ain’t saying much.

 

[Gurglesons]

Columbus poaching players from the Flyers in hopes to make the playoffs is a route to something.

 

[ponder719]

 

[Cowumbus]

Hayes retained (idk how much) for Roslovic and Cuelemans?

Philly hope Roslovic returns to form under Torts, and if not flip him at the TDL? Cuelemans gives them another solid RHD in the prospect pool.

Curls and is probably expendable due to Jiricek Boqvist Peeke Gudbranson and Blankenburg as RHD.

 

[EdmFlyersfan]

Hayes retained (idk how much) for Roslovic and Cuelemans?

Philly hope Roslovic returns to form under Torts, and if not flip him at the TDL? Cuelemans gives them another solid RHD in the prospect pool.

I would think Flyers are looking for draft picks...

 

[Cowumbus]

I would think Flyers are looking for draft picks...

I think Roslovic goes for cap, it what would you want, a second or third rounder?

Do you value a 2nd more than Cuelemans?

 

[The Madrigal]

Hayes is overpaid and extremely inconsistent. However, he has still been a 2C who is good for around 50 points over the last few years. If the Flyers were to retain half of his salary that puts him at essentially 3.5 million which is a bargain. 30% would put him right around 5 million which is decent.

That being said everyone on the planet knows the Flyers want to get rid of him and I doubt there will be some bidding war for him. I think best case the Flyers get a 2nd IF they retain 50%, and probably a 3rd if it's around 30%

 

[ViD]

As long as Roslovic is going to Philly. Will not want this trade any other way.

 

[Boxscore]

Hayes retained (idk how much) for Roslovic and Cuelemans?

Ceulemens would be a great add for Philly.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

Can’t believe Nelson got 6x6 and he got 7x7

 

[ponder719]

As long as Roslovic is going to Philly. Will not want this trade any other way.

If he's counted as negative value in the deal, sure. If he's being used to reduce the actual compensation to Philly, then no.

 

[majormajor]

As long as Roslovic is going to Philly. Will not want this trade any other way.

Roslovic is one year of pain.

Hayes is three years of pain.

Just say no.

If Elvis is dumped in the deal then I'd think about it.

 

[majormajor]

Hayes retained (idk how much) for Roslovic and Cuelemans?

Philly hope Roslovic returns to form under Torts, and if not flip him at the TDL? Cuelemans gives them another solid RHD in the prospect pool.

Curls and is probably expendable due to Jiricek Boqvist Peeke Gudbranson and Blankenburg as RHD.

Even at 50% retention, Hayes isn't a player to want on your team.

 

[biturbo19]

I'd say Columbus should aim higher, but i'm not sure they have, or are willing to give up the assets it'd take to do so. There are also so many better options out there anyway, and they've got a clearly burnt bridge with one of the bigger names in PLD anyway.


I think Hayes could be alright for what the Jackets need. Gaudreau and even Laine don't necessarily need an amazing line-driving Center. Just a competent one. Hayes is that. Though $7M is obviously not what you want to be paying a merely "competent" center. Retain it down to around $5M and it's probably fine value for what he can bring, and would certainly be an upgrade over Roslovic.

 

[The Madrigal]

Is Columbus ready to give up on Foudy yet? Not that he excites me in the slightest but I wouldn't mind the Flyers bringing in a reclamation project or two as throw ins with deals.

 

[Deadpool8812]

Hayes is overpaid but he’s a good 2nd line center.

3rd line. You're not winning a Cup with Hayes as your 2nd line center

 

[The Madrigal]

3rd line. You're not winning a Cup with Hayes as your 2nd line center

Put him in Colorado on the 2nd line and they could win a cup. Absolutes like that are silly any way since I guarantee you a few months ago you would have said no team is making it to the cup finals with Adin Hill as their number 1 goalie.

 

[Rich Nixon]

this has been rumored since before the trade deadline.

important to note that Gaudreau and Hayes are good friends and were college linemates. so I guess that plus a desperate need for Cs would create at least some rationale for acquiring a heavily-retained Hayes. not a good rationale, but a rationale.

 

[Aaaarrgghh]

No, thank you.