Hayes (lower body) may need to have another surgical procedure on his core/midsection and is "50/50" to return this season, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

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News also broke Friday that fellow Flyers forward Sean Couturier is done for the season after having back surgery. It certainly sounds like Hayes could face the same fate -- especially since the team sits last in the Metropolitan Division (and a whopping 17 points back of a playoff spot). Hayes only managed nine points in 20 games prior to the injury.