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Undrafted Star Avery Hayes Signs with Penguins

8/5/2025

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Avery Hayes, a determined 22-year-old forward, has inked a two-year NHL contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins following an impressive AHL season, where he netted 23 goals and tallied 42 points. Undrafted yet undeterred, Hayes shone with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, eager to carve out his place in the team's rebuilding journey.

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Story summary

Avery Hayes, a determined 22-year-old forward, has inked a two-year NHL contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins following an impressive AHL season, where he netted 23 goals and tallied 42 points. Undrafted yet undeterred, Hayes shone with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, eager to carve out his place in the team's rebuilding journey.