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Dan Muse must bench Kevin Hayes sooner rather than later

Kevin Hayes is becoming a really frustrating player, and it is time that head coach Dan Muse puts him in the press box.

Dec 14, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Kevin Hayes (13) moves the puck against Utah Mammoth right wing Dylan Guenther (11) during the second period t PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

When the Penguins acquired forward Kevin Hayes from the St. Louis Blues a few seasons ago in an offseason trade, general manager Kyle Dubas might have seen some potential to be had.