Blackhawks Acquire Forward Jimmy Hayes from Maple Leafs

Less than 24 hours after selecting forward Kevin Hayes in the first round of the 2010 draft, the Chicago Blackhawks have acquired his brother, right wing Jimmy Hayes, from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Calgary's second round pick in 2010. Chicago had acquired the pick last summer in the Rene Bourque trade. The Maple Leafs used the pick to select Bradley Ross from the Portland Winterhawks. In 42 games last season with Boston College, Hayes had 13 goals and 22 assists for 35 points. Ross had 27 goals and 41 assists for 68 points and 203 penalty minutes in 71 games last season. Not a bad move for both teams. Hayes has plenty of offensive upside, so he brings the Blackhawks a decent prospect forward. Ross also has lots of offensive upside and plays with plenty of toughness. He should be a good fit for the Maple Leafs a few years down the road.