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Gavin Hayes

Chicago Blackhawks
Position L
Age 22
Height 6'1"
Weight 177LBS
Shoots R
Birth Place Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA
Born May 14, 2004
Through 2026-27$865K

1 year$865K a year

0.8%of the $104.0M salary cap this season
1196thhighest cap hit in the NHL, of 1475 contracts
0.8%of the Blackhawks payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026-27 22 $865K — This season
2027-28 23 Free agent Restricted

Where his deal sits

2026-27 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs HayesCap hit
1193 James Stefan EDM 23 2027 Same $870K 1194 Niko Huuhtanen TBL 23 2027 Same $868K 1194 Justin Ertel DAL 23 2027 Same $868K 1196 Gavin Hayes CHI 22 2027 $865K 1196 Calle Odelius NYI 22 2027 Same $865K 1196 Elias Salomonsson WPG 22 2027 Same $865K

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $865K a year

CalleOdelius $865Ka year 1 year, Islanders Age 22 EliasSalomonsson $865Ka year 1 year, Jets Age 22 TristanLuneau $865Ka year 7 years, Ducks Age 22
Full breakdown: base salary and cap hit by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
2026-27
CHI
$865K
$865K
2027-28
CHI
—
$865K
Player Bio Data
DOB May 14, 2004
Birth Place Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA
Height 6'1"
Weight 177 LBS
Shoots/Catches R