Hayden signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Kraken on Saturday.
Hayden scored a pair of goals in seven games with the Kraken last season while shuttling between Seattle and AHL Coachella Valley. He figures to play a similar role this season, occasionally providing bottom-six depth in the NHL.
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Kraken's John Hayden: Lands on waivers
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Hayden (lower body) was placed on waivers Monday, per CapFriendly.
Hayden underwent surgery March 20 to address a lower-body issue and was expected to make a full recovery in about 12 weeks. It appears as though he is a bit ahead of that timeline, which could make him an option to play for AHL Coachella Valley in the Calder Cup Playoffs. Hayden notched 17 goals and 33 points in 47 minor-league games with the Firebirds during the 2022-23 regular season.
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Kraken's John Hayden: Placed on injured reserve
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Hayden (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.
Hayden underwent surgery March 20 and the time frame was expected to be 12 weeks. effectively ending his season. Hayden had two goals and seven PIM in seven NHL games this season.
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Kraken's John Hayden: Undergoes surgery
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Hayden (lower body) underwent surgery Monday and will be sidelined for 12 weeks.
Hayden's regular season is over, and there's a very good chance he won't play again in 2022-23, barring a deep playoff run for the Kraken. He had two goals in seven NHL contests this season, and he will be a free agent in the summer.
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Kraken's John Hayden: No timeline for return
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Hayden (lower body) does not have a timeline in place for his return to the lineup, Scott Malone of Root Sports reports.
Hayden was injured in Saturday's 6-4 loss to Edmonton. Coach Dave Hakstol was unable to provide an update on the 28-year-old forward's status Tuesday. Hayden has two goals and nine shots on net in seven NHL outings this season.
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Kraken's John Hayden: Suffers lower-body injury
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Hayden sustained a lower-body injury during Saturday's contest against Edmonton and isn't likely to return.
Hayden recorded two shots in 4:14 of ice time before exiting the game. He entered Saturday's action with two goals in six outings this season. If Hayden isn't available Tuesday versus Dallas, then Daniel Sprong might draw back into the lineup after spending two straight contests as a healthy scratch.
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Kraken's John Hayden: Ascends to top level
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Hayden was recalled by the Kraken on Wednesday.
Although he's been promoted, at this point it isn't clear if Hayden will enter the lineup for Thursday's game against San Jose. He's picked up two goals through five top-level appearances this year.
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Kraken's John Hayden: Back in AHL
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Hayden was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Friday.
Hayden has played only five games in the NHL this season, scoring a pair of goals. The tough winger has yet to pick up a penalty this season, after getting 84 PIM in 55 games with Buffalo during the 2021-22 campaign. Hayden has 13 goals and 25 points in 36 AHL games this season.
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Kraken's John Hayden: Joins lineup, scores
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Hayden scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Jets.
Hayden, on his 28th birthday, was able to get the Kraken on the board at 13:20 of the second period. He went hard to the net and directed in a Morgan Geekie pass. This was Hayden's first game since he was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Feb. 9. He's at two goals, five shots on net, two hits, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through four NHL contests this season.
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Kraken's John Hayden: Recalled from AHL
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Hayden was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Thursday.
Hayden was sent down before the All-Star break, after picking up a goal in three games with the Kraken. The center had 13 goals and 25 points in 36 AHL games before his recall.
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Kraken's John Hayden: Back down to AHL
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Hayden was sent down to AHL Coachella Valley on Sunday.
Hayden will report back to the AHL with the Kraken off until after the All-Star break. The 27-year-old Hayden has played in three games with Jaden Schwartz (undisclosed) and Matty Beniers (upper body) sidelined, scoring a goal while averaging 8:02 of ice time.
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Kraken's John Hayden: Tips in goal
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Hayden scored a goal in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Flames.
Hayden opened the scoring by deflecting a Will Borgen shot past Dan Vladar in the first period. The goal was Hayden's first in two appearances with the Kraken -- he's the 22nd player to score a goal for the second-year club this season. The 27-year-old has added three shots on net, two blocked shots and a plus-1 rating. He'll likely continue to play while Jaden Schwartz (undisclosed) and Matty Beniers (upper body) are out, but Hayden is unlikely to see more than a fourth-line role.
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Kraken's John Hayden: Dropped to minors
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Hayden was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Sunday.
Hayden logged 8:27 of ice time with two shots in his season debut Saturday against the Avalanche. The 27-year-old forward could be back with the big club for Wednesday's matchup with Vancouver.
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Kraken's John Hayden: Summoned by Seattle
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Hayden was called up by Seattle from Coachella Valley on Monday.
Hayden has 13 goals, 25 points and 49 PIM in 34 contests with Coachella Valley this season. He hasn't made his Kraken debut yet, but the 27-year-old does have 15 goals, 35 points and 283 PIM in 240 career NHL games.
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Kraken's John Hayden: Lands on waivers
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Hayden was waived by Seattle on Sunday.
Hayden will be assigned to Coachella Valley of the AHL if he isn't claimed by another NHL team. He played in 55 games with Buffalo last year, chipping in four goals, four assists and 104 hits.
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Kraken's John Hayden: Heading out west
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Hayden signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Kraken on Thursday, per PuckPedia.
Hayden was a regular presence in the Sabres' bottom six last year, posting four points in 55 contests. He added 104 hits and 84 PIM, so he'll be a source of toughness if he can make the Kraken's roster out of training camp.
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Sabres' John Hayden: Clears protocols
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Hayden, who has missed the past six games due to COVID-19 protocols, was back at practice Wednesday for the Sabres, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Hayden will look to get back on the ice when the Sabres face the Jets on Wednesday night. The bottom-six forward has just two goals and two assists in 52 games this season.
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Sabres' John Hayden: Lands in protocols
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Hayden was placed in COVID-19 protocols and will not be available Sunday against Vancouver, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Hayden was scratched the last two games and will now miss at least a third straight contest. The 27-year-old has just four points with a minus-11 rating through 52 games this season.
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Sabres' John Hayden: Tallies first goal of season
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Hayden scored a goal on five shots and added five hits in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
Hayden tallied on a deflection late in the third period for his first goal of the season. The 26-year-old has typically played in a bottom-six role, earning just three points through 37 contests this season. He's added 71 hits, 48 shots on net, 40 PIM and a minus-4 rating. Hayden's last goal before Tuesday was April 30, 2021 against the Golden Knights when he was a member of the Coyotes.
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Sabres' John Hayden: Rarely leaves penalty box in win
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Hayden was penalized three times and finished with 17 PIM in a 3-1 win over the Senators on Tuesday.
Hayden nearly doubled his PIM for the season in this one, thanks to a fight with Brady Tkachuk that also involved a minor penalty and a 10-minute major misconduct penalty. The 26-year-old Hayden has just two points in 32 contests this season.
