How Did Jimmy Hayes Die? NHL
Many NHL fans were shocked and saddened when news broke that former Boston Bruins player Jimmy Hayes had died. Here’s a look at how the 27-year-old forward passed away.
Introduction
Jimmy Hayes, NHL hockey player, died on July 18, 2017. The cause of death has not yet been determined.
Early Life and Career
Jimmy Hayes was born on November 21, 1989, in Dorchester, Massachusetts. He played for the Boston College Eagles of Hockey East during his collegiate career. Hayes was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2nd round (60th overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
He began his professional career with the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League (AHL) during the 2010–11 season. The following year, he made his NHL debut with the Blackhawks. Hayes won a Stanley Cup championship with Chicago in 2013.
He was traded to the Florida Panthers, along with Dylan Olsen and a third-round pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, in exchange for Kris Versteeg and Joakim Nordström on November 14, 2014.
Death
Jimmy Hayes, a former NHL player, died on September 28th, 2020 at the age of 53. The cause of death has not been released to the public.
Reaction
The news of Jimmy Hayes’ death sent shockwaves through the NHL community, as the young player had seemingly died out of nowhere. His cause of death has not been released, but it is believed that he may have suffered from a heart condition.
Conclusion
Jimmy Hayes, a National Hockey League (NHL) player, died on November 8, 2019, after suffering a heart attack. He was 28 years old.
Hayes was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the second round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. He played parts of three seasons with the Bruins before being traded to the Florida Panthers in 2014. He spent two and a half seasons with the Panthers before being traded to the New Jersey Devils in 2016. Hayes was in the final year of his contract with the Devils when he died.
In seven NHL seasons, Hayes appeared in 377 games and scored 74 goals and 76 assists. He also played in four Stanley Cup Playoff games, all with the Bruins in 2014.
