Kevin Hayes is an American professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. Selected 24th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, Hayes developed at Boston College before making his NHL debut with the New York Rangers in 2014. Over his career he has also played for the Winnipeg Jets, Philadelphia Flyers, and St. Louis Blues. Standing 6 feet 5 inches, he is recognized for his size, two-way play, and short-handed contributions, earning the 2014 Beanpot MVP, the 2019–20 Gene Hart Memorial Award, and a Bill Masterton Trophy finalist nod. This tag page collects news articles, game updates, injury reports, and feature stories covering Hayes’s on-ice performance, lineup moves, and veteran contributions across his NHL career.