Avery Hayes Gets a Hard-Edged Season Audit in Pittsburgh

Avery Hayes’ season review is the kind of inventory teams do when they want to know who is real and who is just passing through the building. The Penguins are taking a closer look at what Hayes brought to the table in 2025-26, and that usually means the story goes beyond basic box-score numbers. This is where roster churn, development timelines, and a front office’s patience all start to matter, especially for a player trying to carve out NHL staying power.