Hayes will attend Devils' training camp on a professional tryout agreement, Mark Divver of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes was held to just 58 games for the Bruins last season -- in part due to injury, but also spending much of the year as a healthy scratch. When he was in the lineup, the winger averaged a paltry 9:14 of ice time in which a registered a mere five points. New Jersey have several young players fighting for play time -- including Brandon Gignac and Nick Lappin -- so it figures to be an uphill battle for Hayes to secure a permanent contract.

The Bruins have placed Hayes on waivers for the purpose of a buyout, the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes, who was slated to account for a $2.3 million salary cap hit in 2017-18 (the final year of his deal with the B's) will thus count for $566,667 against the cap this season and $866,667 next year. The 6-foot-5, 215-pounder essentially represented all that the Bruins had left from the team's ill-advised decision to deal Tyler Seguin to the Stars in July of 2015. The Boston native showed some goal-scoring upside earlier in his career while with Florida, but his final campaign as a Bruin resulted in just two goals and five points in 58 games. The 27-year-old will now look to re-boot his NHL career elsewhere, with a one-year "prove it" deal likely on tap for him.

Hayes (lower body) is not in line to suit up for Wednesday's playoff opener against Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes has been able to practice of late, so we'll operate under the assumption that he's available to the team as an extra forward and could draw back into the lineup if injuries hit the B's up front. In 58 games this past season, the 6-foot-5, 215-pounder was held to two goals and five points, en route to logging a minus-3 rating.

Hayes (lower body) won't play Tuesday against the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

As the B's approach the last three games on their regular-season slate, Hayes's frustrating campaign continues, with the 6-foot-5 forward needing nothing more than to find some momentum in advance of the playoffs. Through 58 games, Hayes has logged just two goals and five points.

Hayes will miss Sunday's game in Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

The winger was questionable after getting dinged up Saturday, and wasn't ready to go for Sunday's afternoon tilt. With only five points in 58 games, fantasy owners should stay away.

Hayes (lower body) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against Chicago, Joe Haggerty of CSN New England reports.

EDGE Analysis

The game against the Blackhawks is an early afternoon affair Sunday, so it's not surprising to see Hayes listed as questionable following his injury suffered Saturday. The Bruins have recalled Sean Kuraly from Providence of the American Hockey League.

Hayes left the game and did not return Saturday against the Panthers, and he is now listed as day-to-day.

EDGE Analysis

This shouldn't affect any fantasy teams, as Hayes averages 9:23 of ice time this season, and only has five points in 57 games. He does make a splash in the physical component, though, dishing out 73 hits this season. He could play Sunday in Chicago, but with that being a noon start time, it's unlikely.

Hayes will be in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes has been a healthy scratch for the Bruins' last three contests, but he'll slot into a bottom-six role for Saturday's tilt, skating with Dominic Moore and Riley Nash on Boston's fourth line. The 27-year-old winger's minimal offensive output -- five points in 54 games this season -- keeps him from being a practical option in season-long leagues.

Hayes will watch Saturday's game against the Devils from the press box, CSNNE.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes will give way to Drew Stafford, who was acquired from the Jets ahead of Wednesday's trade deadline. Both of those players qualify as power forwards, but Stafford can do much more with the puck and Hayes has struggled to the tune of five points and a minus-2 rating in 49 games this season.

Hayes posted an assist with a plus-1 rating, a blocked shot and two hits in Sunday's 2-1 overtime win against the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

The assist was the 100th point of his career. Hayes managed just two goals and an assist over his first 41 games but he has two helpers over the past three outings. His fantasy appeal remains limited to the deepest of formats until he starts to find his way onto the scoresheet with more frequency.