Hayes was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday.
Hayes got his first taste of NHL action in the second half of the 2025-26 campaign, recording five goals, 23 hits, 12 PIM and nine blocked shots while averaging 11:10 of ice time across 16 appearances. He has 23 goals and 38 points in 40 AHL outings this season. Hayes should see plenty of playing time during the Calder Cup Playoffs.
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Penguins' Avery Hayes: Pots pair of goals
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Hayes scored twice on three shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Blues.
Hayes has filled a part-time role in April, playing in three of the last five games. The 23-year-old forward had a good showing with his second multi-goal game in the NHL. However, he has just five goals with 25 shots on net, 23 hits and 12 PIM over 16 appearances at the NHL level this season. It's unclear if he'll be in the lineup often in the playoffs -- if not, he could be reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to get steadier playing time.
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Penguins' Avery Hayes: Summoned from AHL
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Hayes was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday.
Hayes has three goals, 20 shots on net, seven blocked shots and 16 hits in 13 NHL outings this season. He also has 23 goals and 38 points in 40 AHL appearances during the 2025-26 campaign.
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Penguins' Avery Hayes: Sent back down
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Hayes was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
Hayes has been shuffling between levels a bit late in the season. The Penguins' forward group is mostly healthy now, so Hayes may not get another opportunity to play with the big club during the regular season, but he'll see plenty of ice time in the AHL.
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Penguins' Avery Hayes: Three points in AHL return
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Hayes scored twice and added an assist in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 3-1 win over Laval on Saturday.
Hayes was returned to the AHL earlier in the day. He's caught between levels at this point -- Hayes has dominated the AHL with 35 points over 39 outings this season, but the Penguins don't have room for him on a full-time basis in the NHL. He could be called up again if Pittsburgh needs additional forward depth.
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Penguins' Avery Hayes: Returned to AHL
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Hayes was loaned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.
Pittsburgh also sent down Joona Koppanen and recalled Rutger McGroarty in corresponding moves. Hayes has two goals, 19 shots on net, seven blocked shots and 13 hits in 11 NHL appearances this season. He has amassed 20 goals and 32 points in 38 AHL outings during the 2025-26 campaign.
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Penguins' Avery Hayes: Returned to minors
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Hayes was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.
Hayes has been a healthy scratch for the Penguins' last two games, so the move to the minors shouldn't come as a surprise. It's possible the young winger could suit up for the Baby Pens versus AHL Belleville on Friday before being brought back up from the minors ahead of Saturday's clash with Winnipeg.
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Penguins' Avery Hayes: Sent down Friday
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Hayes was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
The decision to demote Hayes could be a temporary move designed to make him eligible for the AHL postseason. In six NHL games this year, the 23-year-old winger has notched two goals, 11 shots and six hits while averaging 11:38 of ice time. Barring a late deadline addition, Hayes will likely be brought back up from the minors ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Flyers.
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Penguins' Avery Hayes: Another hat trick in AHL play
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Hayes scored three goals in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 7-2 win over Springfield on Wednesday.
Hayes has eight goals and an assist over six AHL outings in February. The forward could be a candidate to rejoin Pittsburgh after the Olympic break, especially if Sidney Crosby's leg injury costs him some time. Hayes has 19 goals and 30 points in 35 AHL contests this season.
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Penguins' Avery Hayes: Hat trick for WBS on Saturday
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Hayes scored three goals in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 4-3 overtime win over Hershey on Saturday.
Hayes has seven goals and two assists during a seven-game point streak at the AHL level. He also scored twice Thursday in a win over the Sabres after his first NHL call-up. Hayes now has 16 goals, 26 points and 105 shots on net through 32 AHL outings. Given his quality of play over the last couple of years, he'll likely get additional looks with Pittsburgh.
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Penguins' Avery Hayes: Returned to minors
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Hayes was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.
Hayes was called up Thursday and made the most out of his NHL debut, scoring twice in a 5-2 victory over Buffalo. Hayes had 13 goals and 10 assists in 31 AHL appearances before his recall.
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Penguins' Avery Hayes: Shows off in NHL debut
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Hayes scored twice on six shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.
Hayes got into the lineup for Noel Acciari (illness), and that ended up working out fine for the Penguins. Hayes scored on his first NHL shot at 9:18 of the first period, and he tallied again before the end of the opening frame, giving the Penguins a lead that they never relinquished. The 23-year-old has earned 23 points over 31 contests for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, and he'll likely head back to the farm team in the coming days to continue playing during the NHL's Olympic break. That said, this likely isn't the last we've seen of Hayes at the NHL level.
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Penguins' Avery Hayes: Posts three points in AHL win
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Hayes scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 6-2 win over Lehigh Valley on Friday.
Hayes has six points over his last four games. The 23-year-old didn't have a great start to the AHL campaign, which is reflected in his season totals of six goals and 12 points over 16 appearances. The winger will continue to compete with the Penguins' other young prospects for a chance at a call-up to Pittsburgh.
