The Seattle Kraken have reassigned John Hayden to their AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, clearing an open spot on Seattle’s 23-man roster for GM Ron Francis to work with.
Hayden, 28, was last on the ice for Coachella Valley on February 4th, when he helped the Firebirds defeat the San Diego Gulls 4-0. That wrapped up a two-game stay in Coachella Valley before he headed back to the Kraken’s roster. He got into two games for coach Dave Hakstol, scoring a goal in the Kraken’s shootout loss to the Winnipeg Jets on February 14th.
This season, Hayden has been a priory call-up for the Kraken when they need a reliable veteran forward to fill a down-the-lineup roster spot. He’s scored two goals in five NHL games so far this year, and has nearly 250 total games of NHL experience.
Hayden has been more of a difference-maker in the AHL, helping the Firebirds to an exceptional season. Hayden has 25 points in 36 AHL games, and has scored at a healthy rate whenever he’s been in the AHL in his career. He’ll now head back to coach Dan Bylsma’s squad with the hope that he can continue to play a helpful role for the Firebirds while waiting for his next NHL opportunity.
Hoping this indicates they’ll be making a play for Puljujarvi, either in trade or waivers.
Oh God. I hope not.
I hear you, anyone but him
Hopefully, this means Andre Burakovsky is close to returning.