The 2022-23 season was a rollercoaster for Kevin Hayes. Following the tragic death of his brother, Jimmy, in August of last year, Hayes seemed to want to come into this season strong in his brother’s memory. Unfortunately, a series of abdominal injuries, surgeries, and a blood infection kept him from suiting up until mid-November and then, after just two games back, again until December.
Hayes ultimately missed about half the season—although by the time he got back on the ice the season was already looking pretty bleak. The Flyers were 8-10-4 and in the middle of their first 10-game losing streak of the season.