Jimmy Hayes The Unheralded Hero of the Blackhawks' Success

On Twitter, the Blackhawks released a statement reading “We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Jimmy Hayes. His warm personality made an ... Hayes, a Dorchester native, was a second-round draft pick of Toronto in the 2008 NHL Draft. Before going pro, he played his college hockey at ... Former NHL player Jimmy Hayes died unexpectedly at his home in Boston on Monday. He was 31 years old. Hayes, a right winger, appeared in 334 NHL games, scoring 54 goals and 109 points during stints with the Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Florida ... CHICAGO – The Blackhawks are among many on this Monday who are paying tribute to a former forward who made his impact with a number of ... Two years ago, Jimmy Hayes passed away. His brother, Kevin, wrote this for him: “You were the best. You were everybody's hero. Former NHL player Jimmy Hayes has died, multiple media outlets reported on Monday. He was 31. According to the Boston Globe, the cause of death was "acute intoxication due to the combined effects of fentanyl and cocaine." Former NHL player Jimmy Hayes, whose seven-year career included a stint with the New Jersey Devils, has died at age 31, officials said. Former NHL player Jimmy Hayes has died at the age of 31, according to Boston College, where he played college hockey.