Chicago Blackhawks reassign Jimmy Hayes to AHL Rockford. Hayes and fellow winger Jeremy Morin were each sent back to Rockford on Tuesday, which likely signals the return of Patrick Sharp and Marian Hossa. Hayes has one goal and three points in nine NHL games this season.

Jimmy Hayes will get a chance to play alongside Dave Bolland and Patrick Kane. Chicago summoned Hayes on Tuesday. The 23-year-old has 22 goals and 39 points in 58 AHL games this season, so he's worth keeping an eye on given his enviable linemates.

Chicago Blackhawks recall Jimmy Hayes from AHL Rockford. Hayes has 22 goals and 39 points in 58 AHL games. He will take the roster spot of Steve Montador, who cleared waivers Tuesday.

Jimmy Hayes was called up from the minors on Friday January 18.

Jimmy Hayes has been assigned to AHL Rockford. Hayes had nine points in 31 games with the Blackhawks last season. Brandon Pirri and Ryan Stanton were also sent down to the minors on Thursday.

Jimmy Hayes has been called up by the Chicago Blackhawks Hayes has 17 points and 21 penalty minutes in 37 AHL games this season. He's not expected to have any fantasy value even if he makes the Blackhawks' opening game roster.

Jimmy Hayes potted a pair of goals for the Rockford IceHogs in a 5-4 loss to the Texas Stars Tuesday. Hayes fared well during a 31-game stint in the NHL last season and hasn't disappointed with 13 points in 19 contests in the AHL this year. Fellow NHLer Nick Leddy notched an assist in the losing effort.

Jimmy Hayes scored a pair of goals to lead the Rockford IceHogs to a 5-4 win over the Charlotte Checkers in AHL action Sunday. It was the first two goals of the season for the six foot, six inch, 221 pounder who played 31 games with the Blackhawks last season, picking up five goals and nine points. He has a good shot to be a bottom six forward this season with the big club as he is also a physical force. Zack Boychuk and Zac Dalpe scored for the Checkers.

Jimmy Hayes was in the lineup for two straight playoff games after playing in 31 games in the regular season. The 22-year-old, 6-foot-6, 221-pound rookie was re-inserted into the lineup to add some toughness, and he certainly fit the bill, tallying 15 penalty minutes in the game. ''It was really fun playing in that game,'' Hayes said of his playoff debut, which occurred in Game 5. ''You can definitely see it's faster out there. That's why you work hard in practice and make sure it carries over.''

Jimmy Hayes was given a major for boarding and a game misconduct for a hit from behind to Michal Rozsival at 8:47 of the third period. With his team trailing by a pair (2-0) and the season on the line with Chicago trailing in the series 3-2, Hayes' hit was ill timed to say the least. Rozival lay bleeding on the ice for couple of minutes before beinig escorted to the room.