Matthew D. Franks from the St. Louis Post-DispatchForward: The Philadelphia Flyers were traded Kevin Hayes To the St. Louis Blues for a 2024 sixth-round pick.
The Flyers keep 50% of Hayes’ salary – $3,571,429 for three years.
Jeremy RutherfordHayes agent Bob Murray: “It was stressful for Kev. He really loved Philadelphia, he loved the city, he loved his teammates… It was all good until December when things started going the other way. It was a difficult, stressful period for him” .
Thoughts from the media
Anthony Mingione: “In itself, it’s not a good deal and keeping 50% will still be a hurdle for a few seasons. But I suspect there will be more deals in the near future that may offer much better value in return.”
Charlie O’Connor: “Do I like a day trade with the Flyers? I don’t know how anyone can like it when you give up a useful player, keep 50% salary for 3 years, and get a 6th rounder in return. Having said that, they pretty much had to stay away from him.” It wasn’t going to work between him and the Torts. Period.”
Andy Strickland:”Kevin Hayes, adds legit depth to # desire Center pool. It adds some volume and will take some pressure off it Robert Thomas With Hayes’ ability and experience against the best players.”
Jordan Hall: “Shame how Kevin Hayes ended up in Philly. It was decided he was no longer fit for the Flyers despite being an All-Star. He’s been through a lot. You can tell why a lot from the perspective of being a good person first. He’s been an absolute pro from today I. All the best.”
Bill Meltzer: “In the end, though, the Hayes trade probably isn’t the only trade. Helping the Flyers is their ability to make other trades, that’s what I see rather than react. See what other moves are being made and they might look better and make more sense.”
Moving Hayes was in the best interests of the Flyers and players. When keeping 50% of the salary, there is a better chance of achieving positive value relative to that cost in St. Louis pic.twitter.com/3FK0GkVeg8
– Shayna (@hayyyshayyy) June 27, 2023
Kevin Hayes, who was acquired by STL, is a six-game industry center. #STLBlues pic.twitter.com/IRtceOjimC
– JFresh (JFresh Hockey) June 27, 2023