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Kevin Hayes retires after five KHL games, ending 12-season NHL career

The 34-year-old center, an All-Star with the Flyers, left Russian club Ak Bars Kazan less than a month after signing.

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What to know

  • Kevin Hayes, 34, retired after just five games with Russian club Ak Bars Kazan, less than a month after signing in August.
  • The two-way center finished his 12-season NHL career with 805 regular-season games (185 goals, 445 points) across five teams, highlighted by an All-Star season with the Flyers in 2022-23.
  • Hayes cited his body's inability to perform at his standard: 'I can no longer play at the level I am capable of because my body does not allow me to perform at my best.'

Kevin Hayes Retiring NHL centerDan Muse Pittsburgh Penguins coachKris Letang Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman

Kevin Hayes retires after five KHL games, ending 12-season NHL career
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Sep 22yesterdaynow · 2:56 PM ET
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    Kevin Hayes announces retirement

    The 34-year-old issued a statement through the KHL announcing the end of his professional hockey career after 12 NHL seasons and five KHL games.

    “I have decided to end my hockey career. I can no longer play at the level I am capable of because my body does not allow me to perform at my best.”
    — Kevin Hayes

    1. 3 outlets first by USA Today, 3d ago · also Philadelphia Inquirer, Boston Globe · read ↗

    2. 2 outlets Former Rangers center Kevin Hayes retiring after five games in KHL

      first by NY Post, 3d ago · also TSN

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  2. background

    Penguins coach and defenseman pay tribute to Hayes — Dan Muse and Kris Letang offered reflections on Hayes' character and professionalism during his final season in Pittsburgh.

  3. background

    Hayes plays final game for Ak Bars Kazan — The center skated 13:10 in the team's most recent game on September 18, recording no points across five total games in the KHL.

  4. background

    Kevin Hayes signs with Ak Bars Kazan — The 34-year-old center inked a one-year contract with the Russian KHL club after spending last season with the Pittsburgh Penguins.