Despite an earlier report that an arbitration hearing was likely to be necessary, the Florida Panthers and forward Jimmy Hayes have apparently agreed on a one-year, one-way contract.
Hayes had 11 goals and seven assists in 53 games for the Panthers last season. The 24-year-old was traded to Florida from Chicago in November.
Hayes’ new deal with the Panthers has yet to be formally announced, but his brother, Kevin, tweeted the following this morning:
Congrats to my bro @Jimmy10Hayes on signing another deal with the @FlaPanthers well deserved
— Kevin Hayes (@KevinPHayes12) July 29, 2014
Update: Confirmed.