Hockey Club's Barrett Hayton: Produces helper Thursday
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Hayton logged an assist and won 13 of 16 faceoffs in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Blues.
Hayton rejoined Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz on the top line Thursday after ceding the first-line spot to Logan Cooley in recent games. The helper was Hayton's second point over his last four outings, though this improved stretch follows a five-game slump. He's at eight points, 32 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 14 contests, and there's still the foundation of a breakout campaign in place despite Hayton's recent struggles.
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Hockey Club's Barrett Hayton: Finds twine in win
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Hayton scored a goal on five shots in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Flames.
Hayton snapped a five-game point drought with the tally, though it's important to note Utah scored just nine times in that span. The 24-year-old center's slump has cost him a first-line role for now, though he remains on the second line and first power-play unit. He's at five goals, two assists, 28 shots on net and a plus-3 rating over 11 appearances.
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Hockey Club's Barrett Hayton: Nets goal in overtime win
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Hayton scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Islanders.
Hayton has scored in both games this season and is up to three points and six shots on net while skating in a top-line role. He didn't come into the season with a lot of fantasy buzz, but if he keeps this up, he'll be a must-have option in standard formats. Hayton's career-best numbers came in 2022-23 when he produced 19 goals and 43 points over 82 games, but he could shatter those numbers playing alongside Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz this year.
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Hockey Club's Barrett Hayton: One of each in win
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Hayton scored a goal on three shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Hayton helped out on Clayton Keller's first-period tally and tipped in a Mikhail Sergachev shot in the second. Hayton's goal was the game-winner. The 24-year-old is starting the year between Keller and Nick Schmaltz on the top line. That role will give Hayton a big opportunity for a breakout year after he was limited to 10 points in 33 contests in an injury-riddled 2023-24.
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Hockey Club's Barrett Hayton: Registers two assists
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Hayton posted two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-1 preseason win over the Sharks.
Hayton is healthy again after missing the last month of 2023-24 with a lower-body injury. The 24-year-old center signed a two-year, $5.3 million contract with Utah this offseason, setting him up to be at least a key middle-six forward. He could push for the first-line job with Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz on his wings. Hayton showed promise with a 43-point season in 2022-23, but he was limited to 10 points in 33 games last year due to two significant injury absences. He's played a full season just once in the last three years, but he if he can stay healthy, Hayton is an intriguing breakout candidate.
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Hockey Club's Barrett Hayton: Ready for camp
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Hayton (lower body) will be on the ice with the first group when Utah opens training camp Thursday, Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Hayton missed 49 contests last season due to various injuries, including the last 17 games of the year with a lower-body issue. When healthy, the 24-year-old has top-six potential -- he produced 43 points in 82 contests in 2022-23. Hayton could be a candidate to skate between Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz on the top line.
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Hockey Club's Barrett Hayton: Inks two-year extension
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Hayton (lower body) signed a two-year, $5.3 million deal with Utah on Monday.
Hayton was banged up last year and multiple injuries caused him to miss nearly 50 games. He was held to just three goals and 10 points in 33 appearances. He averaged 17:01 of ice time as a top-six staple but never quite found his groove offensively. The 24-year-old forward scored a career-high 43 points during the 2022-23 campaign and should be in line for at least similar production if he can stay on the ice this upcoming season.
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Coyotes' Barrett Hayton: Finishes season on shelf
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Hayton (lower body) won't play in Wednesday's season finale versus the Oilers.
Hayon sustained a lower-body injury in mid-March and it ended up bringing his season to an early close. The 23-year-old was limited to 10 points with 66 shots on net and a minus-13 rating through 33 contests in an injury-riddled campaign. Hayton will be in the mix for a top-six role in 2024-25, assuming he can heal up over the offseason.
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Coyotes' Barrett Hayton: Out longer than day-to-day
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Hayton (lower body) returned to Arizona and is considered out longer than day-to-day after missing Tuesday's contest versus the Wild, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.
Hayton will likely miss Thursday's game versus the Red Wings as well, and it's unclear when he might be able to play again. Given the Coyotes' place in the standings, they may shut him down for the year if he doesn't make progress soon. His absence should allowed John Leonard to stick in the lineup.
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Coyotes' Barrett Hayton: Not playing Tuesday
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Hayton (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Minnesota, according to Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.
Hayton, who is considered day-to-day, will miss at least one contest. He will be replaced in the lineup by John Leonard, who was recalled from AHL Tucson on Tuesday. Hayton has three goals and 10 points in 33 games this season.
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Coyotes' Barrett Hayton: Dealing with undisclosed issue
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Hayton is considered questionable for Tuesday's game versus Minnesota due to an undisclosed injury, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.
Hayton's availability against the Wild may boil down to a game-time decision. If Hayton's unable to go, John Leonard will likely draw into the lineup Tuesday.
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Coyotes' Barrett Hayton: Notches two helpers in loss
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Hayton recorded a pair of assists and three shots on goal in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Blackhawks.
Hayton has gone nine games without a goal, but he's racked up four assists over his last six contests. The 23-year-old center is seeing middle-six usage at the moment, and his recent contributions on offense should be enough to keep him in that role. He's at 10 points, 66 shots on net and a minus-13 rating in 33 games this season, well off the pace that saw him put up 43 points in 82 games a year ago.
Hayton logged a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Wild.
Hayton has two helpers over four games in March. His helper Thursday was his first power-play point since Nov. 7. The center could get more opportunities in the top six down the stretch, though the Coyotes have often rotated their centers through various winger combinations. Hayton has eight points, 62 shots on net, 26 PIM and a minus-13 rating over 31 appearances this season.
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Coyotes' Barrett Hayton: Lights lamp in loss
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Hayton scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.
This was Hayton's first goal and second point in eight games since he returned from a hand injury that cost him 32 contests. The 23-year-old center has bounced around the lineup lately, playing on the third line Wednesday. He's at three goals, six points, 46 shots on net, 20 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 24 outings, so he's safe to leave on the waiver wire in most fantasy formats.
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Coyotes' Barrett Hayton: First helper since return
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Hayton notched an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Predators.
Hayton picked up a point in his second game back from a hand injury that cost him 32 contests. The center helped out on a Juuso Valimaki tally in the third period. Hayton was logging top-six minutes before his absence, but he's been on the fourth line since his return. The 23-year-old has five points, 34 shots on net, 20 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 18 appearances.
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Coyotes' Barrett Hayton: Returning to action Thursday
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Hayton (hand) will be back in the lineup versus Vegas on Thursday, according to Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.
Hayton missed 32 games after he was hurt in Columbus on Nov. 18. The fifth pick in the 2018 Draft, Hayton has only two goals and four points in 16 games this season. He had career bests in goals and assists last season, finding the back of the net 19 times while adding 24 helpers.
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Coyotes' Barrett Hayton: Out until February
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Hayton (hand) suffered a setback in his recovery and is expected to be sidelined until February, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports Monday.
Hayton looks set to be sidelined through the Coyotes' bye week the first week of February, which could set him up to return Feb. 8 versus Vegas. After a slow start to the season, Hayton had found his offensive game before getting hurt with four points in his last five appearances.
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Coyotes' Barrett Hayton: Lands on IR
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Hayton (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per CapFriendly.
Hayton was already given a week-to-week designation after exiting Thursday's contest, so it's no surprise he's now on IR. If he misses 10 games and 24 days, he could later be transferred to long-term injured reserve. Jan Jenik was called up Friday to take Hayton's spot on the roster.
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Coyotes' Barrett Hayton: Snags assist Tuesday
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Hayton logged an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars.
All three of Hayton's points this season have come in his last four games. The 23-year-old started slow, but head coach Andre Tourigny kept the center on the top line between Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz, and it's starting to pay off. Hayton has added 31 shots on net, nine blocked shots, 18 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 15 appearances.
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Coyotes' Barrett Hayton: Helps out on empty-netter
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Hayton logged an assist in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Predators.
Hayton has just two points this season, but they've come over the last three games. The 23-year-old center's slow start, combined with the success of fellow pivots Logan Cooley and Nick Bjugstad, makes it surprising to see Hayton is still on the top line. Hayton has added 29 shots on net, eight blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-3 rating -- a little more puck luck could go a long way to improving his offense.
