Hayes will join the top-six and skate on a line with Nico Hischier and Marcus Johansson, The Bergen Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

It seems coach John Hynes is experimenting with his lines with Kyle Palmeri's lower body injury, and Hayes will be handed a huge opportunity playing with Hischier and Johansson. Hischier was able to drive play and record six shots in his debut, and Hayes will certainly receive more offensive zone time than his previous role on the third line. If the 27-year-old can build chemistry with Hischier and stick on his line, Hayes certainly has a chance to hit the 30-point plateau for the second time in his career.