Avery Hayes of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrated his NHL debut with two goals against the Buffalo Sabres, stepping in due to teammate Noel Acciari’s illness. After being sent back to the AHL, he continued to impress with a hat trick and an assist in his first game back. The Penguins face a decision on how to integrate Hayes into their lineup, given the strong performance of their current fourth line. With the trade deadline approaching, management may consider future roster moves involving younger players like Hayes and Rutger McGroarty.
