Hayes logged an assist in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Just his second point in the last 10 games, Hayes' struggles coincide with the team's latest rut (2-6-2), leading us to believe the second year sophomore's total ice time (10 minutes) in the loss was a message from head coach Alain Vigneault. While the assist may have bought Hayes a little, we wouldn't put it past Vigneault to scratch someone to send a message to the entire team. Hayes is plus-3 with 16 points through 31 games.