Penguins trade for Kevin Hayes

Photo by Scott Rovak/NHLI via Getty ImagesThe Penguins have acquired forward Kevin Hayes from the St. Louis Blues.

Pittsburgh also gets a bounty of a 2025 second round pick and only gave up “future considerations” (also known as: nothing) to add Hayes. Hayes, 32, has two more years remaining on a contract that carries a $3.57 million salary cap hit.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Kevin Hayes and a second-round pick in the 2025 NHL draft for future considerations. pic.twitter.com/rCAkrZsoZ3

— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) June 29, 2024 It’s a curious move by the Pens, who are operating with limited cap space in the first place. Hayes only scored 13 goals and 29 points in 79…