JOHN HAYDEN NEWS

Alex Ovechkin scores his 886th goal to seal the Capitals' 4-2 win over the Kraken

Alex Ovechkin scored his 886th career goal into an empty net to seal the Washington Capitals’ 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken, moving nine back of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL...

MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Up from minors Hayden was called up by Seattle on Friday, per Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle.

Impact Hayden has 11 goals and 27 points in 43 appearances with AHL Coachella Valley this season. He also has a goal and an assist in seven outings with Seattle. Now that the dust has settled on the Kraken's trade deadline activity, Hayden might be in the mix for a fourth-line role for the rest of the season.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Drops to AHL Hayden was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Tuesday.

Impact Hayden was close to exhausting his waiver exemption after clearing at the beginning of the year and having two stints on the NHL roster. It's also possible Yanni Gourde (lower body) will be ready to play Thursday versus the Sharks. Hayden has two points, 19 hits and six shots on goal over seven appearances at the NHL level this year, but he'll likely have to wait for injuries among the Kraken's forwards to occur before he might get another look.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs helper in loss Hayden provided an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Hayden has two points over his last three contests while filling a fourth-line role. The 29-year-old is challenging Tye Kartye for the last spot in the lineup, and it's a battle Hayden has largely been winning over the second half of January. For the season, Hayden's at two points, six shots on net, 19 hits and a plus-1 rating through seven appearances. By the end of the month, Hayden will likely have accrued 30 days on the NHL roster, and he would require waivers to return to AHL Coachella Valley if he loses his place once Yanni Gourde (lower body) comes off injured reserve.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Pots first goal of season Hayden scored a goal and added three hits in Monday's 6-4 win over the Sabres.

Impact Hayden's goal was his first at the NHL level since the 2022-23 campaign. The 29-year-old has played five games with the Kraken this season, adding three shots on net, 17 hits and five blocked shots. He's filling in on the fourth line in the absences of Yanni Gourde (lower body) and Jordan Eberle (pelvis), though Hayden could always be swapped out for a different forward if his quality of play drops.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Oleksiak's goal in 2nd period snaps a tie and sends the Kraken to a 6-4 win over the Sabres

Jamie Oleksiak scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, and Adam Larsson and Jared McCann added scores in the third as the Seattle Kraken beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-4

JANUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled from minors Hayden was called up from AHL Coachella Valley on Thursday.

Impact Hayden played one game with the Kraken earlier in the season and had four hits and a minor penalty in 8:54 of action. Hayden seven goals, 12 assists and 24 PIM in 30 AHL games before his recall.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back to minors Hayden was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Wednesday.

Impact Hayden, along with Cale Fleury and Ryan Winterton, was returned to the minors Wednesday. The moves are likely a cap-saving measure with the Kraken not back in action until Friday's clash with the Golden Knights. Looks for Seattle to bring back one or all three players prior to puck drop Friday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Seattle Hayden was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Monday.

Impact Hayden was sent down by the Kraken ahead of the regular season, and he's recorded three assists over his first four AHL appearances of the year. While he'll rejoin the NHL club ahead of Tuesday's game against Montreal, he's unlikely to play much of a role, as he's made just nine appearances for the Kraken over the last two seasons.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived Saturday Hayden was waived by the Kraken on Saturday.

Impact Hayden had 15 goals, 26 points and 73 PIM in 65 regular-season contests with AHL Coachella Valley in 2023-24. He's a veteran of 249 career NHL regular-season games, recording 17 goals, 37 points and 290 PIM. The 29-year-old will probably spend most, if not all, of 2024-25 in the minors.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in Seattle Hayden signed a one-year, $775,000 deal with the Kraken on Sunday.

Impact Hayden scored 15 goals and 26 points in 65 AHL games but appeared in just two NHL contests. He has 249 games of NHL experience and could compete for a depth role with the Kraken ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Coachella Valley Firebirds beat Hershey Bears 4-3 in Game 1 of AHL's Calder Cup final

John Hayden and Ryan Winterton each scored twice and the Coachella Valley Firebirds beat the defending champion Hershey Bears 4-3 on Friday night in Game 1 of the Calder Cup final

JUNE 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to minors Hayden was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Thursday.

Impact Hayden was summoned by Seattle on Jan. 15 and went on to play in two of the Kraken's five contests before being returned to the minors. He had no points, a minus-1 rating, one shot, three hits and a block in those two contests. With Coachella Valley, Hayden has recorded four goals, 10 points and 48 PIM in 33 outings this season.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns promotion Hayden was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Monday.

Impact Hayden has 10 points in 33 AHL contests this season but hasn't seen any NHL action since the 2022-23 campaign. He'll likely serve as an insurance body while Matty Beniers (upper body) is on injured reserve.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits waiver wire Hayden was placed on waivers Saturday.

Impact The feisty winger played only seven games in the NHL last season, scoring twice. He had two goals, two assists and 84 PIM in 55 games with the Sabres in 2021-22. The 28-year-old signed a two-way contract with the Kraken in the offseason and will return to AHL Coachella Valley, if he passes through waivers.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Re-ups with Seattle Hayden signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Kraken on Saturday.

Impact Hayden scored a pair of goals in seven games with the Kraken last season while shuttling between Seattle and AHL Coachella Valley. He figures to play a similar role this season, occasionally providing bottom-six depth in the NHL.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on waivers Hayden (lower body) was placed on waivers Monday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Hayden underwent surgery March 20 to address a lower-body issue and was expected to make a full recovery in about 12 weeks. It appears as though he is bit ahead of that timeline, which could make him an option to play for AHL Coachella Valley in the Calder Cup Playoffs. Hayden notched 17 goals and 33 points in 47 games with the Firebirds during the 2022-23 regular season.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Hayden (lower body) was placed on injured reserve on Saturday, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Impact Hayden underwent surgery March 20 and the time frame was expected to be 12 weeks. effectively ending his season. Hayden had two goals and seven PIM in seven NHL games this season.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Hayden (lower body) underwent surgery Monday and will be sidelined for 12 weeks.

Impact Hayden's regular season is over, and there's a very good chance he won't play again in 2022-23, barring a deep playoff run for the Kraken. He had two goals in seven NHL contests this season, and he will be a free agent in the summer.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in AHL Hayden was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Friday.

Impact Hayden has played only five games in the NHL this season, scoring a pair of goals. The tough winger has yet to pick up a penalty this season, after getting 84 PIM in 55 games with Buffalo during the 2021-22 campaign. Hayden has 13 goals and 25 points in 36 AHL games this season.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scheifele, Dubois score in shootout, Jets beat Kraken 3-2

Mark Scheifele and Pierre-Luc Dubois scored in the shootout to give the Winnipeg Jets a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled from AHL Hayden was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Thursday.

Impact Hayden was sent down before the All-Star break, after picking up a goal in three games with the Kraken. The center had 13 goals and 25 points in 36 AHL games before his recall.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flames rebound with impressive 5-2 win over Kraken

Tyler Toffoli, Elias Lindholm and Blake Coleman all had a goal and two assists and the Calgary Flames topped the Seattle Kraken 5-2

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wheeler lifts Jets to 3-2 shootout win over Sabres

Blake Wheeler had a goal in regulation and scored the shootout winner, Connor Hellebuyck made 35 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 for their third consecutive...

MARCH 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buffalo plays Chicago for non-conference battle

Chicago takes on Buffalo in a non-conference matchup

MARCH 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS