Devils invite Jimmy Hayes to training camp on PTO

The New Jersey Devils have invited forward Jimmy Hayes to training camp on a professional tryout, the team announced Wednesday.

The 6-foot-5 right-winger averaged 17.5 goals per 82 games from 2013-14 to 2015-16, but went completely invisible last season with the Boston Bruins, picking up just two goals and three assists in 58 games.

With Kyle Palmieri as the Devils' only notable right winger, it's possible Hayes - who's still just 27 years old - could be given an opportunity as a top-nine forward on a rebuilding team.

Hayes played less than 10 minutes per game last season, and the biggest concern surrounding him is his foot speed - or lack thereof.

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