Winnipeg Jets trade with the New York Rangers for Kevin Hayes

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Looks like the Jets have added some centre depth as first reported by TSN acquiring Rangers centre Kevin Hayes for their 2019 1st round pick, Brendan Lemieux and a conditional pick.  Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet indicates that the conditional pick is a 4th rounder (in 2022) if the Jets win the Stanley Cup.

Hayes has 14 goals and 28 assists for New York in 51 games this season.

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Winnipeg Sun:  Jets land Hayes.  Ken with reaction to the acquisition Winnipeg made this morning.

Winnipeg Free Press: Jets acquire Rangers’ Kevin Hayes. (Paywall). Mike’s reaction to the trade.

The Athletic:  Breaking down the Kevin Hayes trade to the Jets.  (Paywall).  They had a roundtable reaction to the trade and it was quite positive for Winnipeg.

TSN: Jets acquire Hayes from Rangers. (Video) The TradeCentre panel explains how he fits in in Winnipeg, and what the trickle down effect might be.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Jets should make room in barn for Hayes.  (Paywall).  Here is a good article in the Free Press written last week on why the Jets should add Kevin Hayes.  

NHL . com: Hayes proves value, creates trade quandary for Rangers.   Scott wrote this piece earlier in the month but good info for Jets fans.

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