Prospects Travis Hayes Position(s): Right Wing Realistic Potential Rating (1-10): 4.5D Draft Year: 2025 Fantasy Summary A shoot-first winger who has speed and a high-end motor. Project as a bottom-six forward with underrated offensive capabilities. Observations August 2025 – Hayes’ second year with the Soo Greyhounds was markedly better than his first. He improved in nearly every area of his game, but most notably his scoring ability. The brother of Blackhawks prospect Gavin Hayes, Travis plays a high-motor style that makes him an intriguing forward prospect. Nick Orr June 2025 – The Pittsburgh Penguins selected Travis Hayes in the fourth round (105th overall) in the 2025 NHL Draft. Mark Henry Profile Links: Elite Prospects Cap Friendly Hockey DB Dobber Prospects Realistic Potential Rating (1-10) 10 -Generational talent 9 -Elite forward / defenseman / goaltender 8 -First line forward / No. 2 defenseman / No. 1 goaltender 7 -Second line forward / No. 3-4 defenseman / journeyman No. 1 goaltender 6 -Third line forward / No. 5-6 defenseman / Backup Goaltender 5 -Fourth line forward / No. 7 defenseman / depth goaltender 4 -Top minor league forward / defenseman / goaltender 3 -Average minor league forward / defenseman / goaltender 2 -Minor league role-player 1 -Borderline minor league player Realistic Probability Rating (A-F) A -All but guaranteed to reach potential B -Should reach potential, could drop 1 rating C -May reach potential, could drop 2 ratings D -Unlikely to reach potential, could drop 3 ratings E -A player that will not report to their CHL team F -A player possessing little potential Full Details of the Chart at HockeysFuture.com
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