What’s next for Kevin Hayes with the Philadelphia Flyers?

Frank Seravalli and Mike McKenna discuss Philadelphia Flyers forward Kevin Hayes and what his future in Philly looks like. With trade rumours and potential buyout rumours swirling, Seravalli gives you the latest from the Flyers front. 

Hayes notched 18 goals and 36 assists for 54 points in 81 games this past season. The Dorchester, Massachusetts product is heading into the fifth year of a seven-year $50 million contract he signed with the Flyers in the summer of 2019.

Frank Seravalli: One last question to get to in the #ASKDFO inbox. Back at the trade deadline, Kevin Hayes was a top-5 trade target; with Columbus now eyeing up bigger fish, what happens with the Flyers and Hayes with a buyout opportunity on the table? 

Frank Seravalli: Well, basically, I don’t think the Flyers will buy him out, I don’t think it makes sense considering the term that remains. Here’s what I’ll tell you, the relationship is fractured between Hayes and John Tortorella; everyone knows it; they’ve got to get him out of there. They’re going and willing to reduce his cap hit by retaining some money, so will someone step up and make an offer that entices Danny Briere? He seems to really be antsy to make some trades. So, I would say that Hayes is not long for Philly. 

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