Gavin Hayes is an American professional ice hockey player and Chicago Blackhawks prospect who plays left wing for the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. Selected 66th overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, this news archive collects reports on his rookie AHL season, injury updates, contract developments, and progression through the Blackhawks organization. Coverage spans his OHL career highs with the Flint Firebirds, his January 2024 trade to the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, scouting analysis, and his push for an NHL opportunity under his entry-level deal running through 2026.
