Jets gave up a 1st, Brendan Lemieux and a conditional 4th for Hayes... and recoup a 5th rounder by dealing his rights. Hayes & Flyers have spoken, just briefly, and contract talks will pick up in the near future.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) June 4, 2019- More than a year still separates Taylor Hall from potential UFA status, but the drama surrounding his future is already underway. [NHL]
- Simply calling an NHL game strictly by the rule book may not be the best solution to the league’s long-running officiating problem.