John Hayden (ice hockey)
| John Hayden | |||
|---|---|---|---|
.jpg) Hayden with the Kraken on January 19, 2023 | |||
| Born |
February 14, 1995 Chicago, Illinois | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 223 lb (101 kg; 15 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| NHL team Former teams |
Seattle Kraken Chicago Blackhawks New Jersey Devils Arizona Coyotes Buffalo Sabres | ||
| National team |
 United States | ||
| NHL draft |
74th overall, 2013 Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| Playing career | 2017–present | ||
John Hayden (born February 14, 1995) is an American professional ice hockey centre. He currently plays for the Coachella Valley Firebirds of the American Hockey League (AHL). He has also played for the Chicago Blackhawks, New Jersey Devils, Arizona Coyotes, and Buffalo Sabres.
Career
Before playing in the NHL, Hayden played two seasons with the U.S. National Development Team of the United States Hockey League (USHL) and four years with the Yale Bulldogs of ECAC Hockey. He had a successful time with his teams. He was named to the All-Ivy League First Team, All-Ivy League Second Team and ECAC Second All-Star Team. He was also chosen as the captain for the Bulldogs during his senior year.[1]
He was drafted 74th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2013 NHL entry draft. On March 12, 2017, Hayden signed a two-year, $1.85 million entry-level contract to join the Blackhawks.[2]
On March 16, 2017, Hayden made his NHL debut in a 2–1 win against the Ottawa Senators.[3] Two days later, Hayden scored his first goal against Frederik Andersen in a 2–1 overtime win against the Toronto Maple Leafs.[4] On June 15, 2018, Hayden signed a two-year, $1.5 million contract to stay with the Blackhawks.[5]
On June 22, 2019, the Blackhawks traded Hayden to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for John Quenneville.[6] He played one season for the Devils, scoring 3 goals and recording 1 assist.
On October 9, 2020, Hayden signed a one-year contract to join the Arizona Coyotes.[7] He played 29 regular season games with the Coyotes, scoring 2 goals and recording 3 assists for 5 points.
On July 28, 2021, Hayden signed a one-year contract to join the Buffalo Sabres.[8] He played 55 regular season games with the Coyotes, scoring 2 goals and recording 2 assists for 4 points.
On July 14, 2022, Hayden signed a one-year, $775,000 contract to join the Seattle Kraken.[9] On July 1, 2023, Hayden signed another one-year contract to stay with the Kraken.[10] On May 28, 2025, Hayden signed a two-year, $775,000 contract to stay with the Kraken.[11]
References
- ↑ "Former Yale Bulldog John Hayden Shines for Coachella Valley in Game 1 Victory". The Hockey News. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Blackhawks agree to terms with Hayden". Chicago Blackhawks. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
- ↑ "John Hayden gets shot on top line in his NHL debut". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
- ↑ "From Yale University to the Blackhawks, John Hayden scores first NHL goal". NBC Sports. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Release: Blackhawks agree to extension with Hayden". Chicago Blackhawks. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Devils Acquire Hayden From Chicago". New Jersey Devils. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Coyotes Sign Forward John Hayden to One-Year Contract". Arizona Coyotes. Archived from the original on October 12, 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ↑ "Sabres sign Hayden to 1-year deal". Buffalo Sabres. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Kraken sign veteran forward Hayden". Seattle Kraken. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
- ↑ "2023 NHL Free Agency Blog". Seattle Kraken. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Seattle Kraken Sign John Hayden to a Two-Year Contract". Seattle Kraken. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
Other websites
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database