Hayes (abdomen) has been practicing with the Flyers and should be back Nov. 10, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Early November was the initial expectation for Hayes' return form long-term injured reserve and it remains realistic. Any changes to the center's return timeline should become clear in next couple weeks.

Hayes (abdomen), as expected, was officially designated for long-term injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Hayes is not expected back until early November, at the earliest, his placement on LTIR should have been expected by fantasy players. Once given the all-clear, Hayes figures to take on the second-line center role over Derick Brassard.

The Flyers announced Hayes underwent abdominal surgery Tuesday and will be out 6-8 weeks.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes had core muscle surgery back in June and was expected to be ready for the start of training camp, but this last procedure will keep him on the shelf until early November. The 29-year-old center will likely start the year on long-term injured reserve as a result, with Derick Brassard the most likely candidate to step into a top-six role.

Hayes has undergone core muscle surgery and is expected to make a full recovery in approximately five weeks.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes should be back to 100 percent well ahead of next season's training camp. The 29-year-old pivot notched 12 goals, 31 points and 127 shots on net in 55 games this campaign.

Hayes (abdomen) will need core-muscle surgery, which could take place in the next week, Sam Carchid of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was previously known that Hayes would require minor surgery this offseason, but this report clarifies the nature of his injury. This surgery isn't expected to impact Hayes' availability for the 2021-22 campaign.

Hayes (undisclosed) revealed that he will have minor surgery this offseason, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes didn't elaborate what part of his body will require surgery, but he described the procedure as minor, so it's not expected to impact his availability for the start of next season. Look for updates on Hayes' recovery to surface by the time the Flyers start camp prior to the 2021-22 campaign, if not earlier.

Hayes collected two assists in Monday's 4-2 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

It was his first multi-point performance since March 25. Hayes put together a second straight solid but unremarkable season for the Flyers, scoring 12 goals and 31 points in 55 games.

Hayes scored a goal on four shots in Monday's 7-2 win over Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes opened the scoring less than six minutes into the game, grabbing a rebound off the end boards and depositing it for his 12th goal of the season. It ended a 16-game goal slump for Hayes, who last lit the lamp March 29 against Buffalo.

Hayes (not injury related) will return to the lineup for Saturday's game versus New Jersey, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes sat as a healthy scratch for Thursday's loss to the Devils, but he was never expected to be held out of the lineup for long. He's notched 27 points through 49 games this campaign.

Hayes will sit as a healthy scratch for Thursday's game versus New Jersey, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Alain Vigneault evidently isn't happy with Hayes' play of late, so the veteran forward will watch Thursday's contest from the press box. He could return to action as soon as Saturday for a rematch with the Devils.