Note: Only the 2014-15 regular season was considered for the grading process. Enjoy!
Kevin Hayes' rookie season with the Blueshirts came with a lot of high expectations. The Rangers were fortunate enough to sign the free agent and former first round pick of the Chicago Blackhawks and in so doing immediately added a top prospect to their roster. Hayes' exemplary play at Boston College had him on the radar on the vast majority of NHL clubs who were all hungry to add the young, big center to their club.