7/7/15

Bruins Sign Three

The Boston Bruins signed forward Jimmy Hayes to a three-year contract through the 2017-18 season. The deal is worth $2.3 million annually. Hayes, 25, has played in 168 career games for the Blackhawks and Panthers. He has 36 goals, 30 assists, and 66 points in his career. The Bruins also signed forward Brett Connolly to a one-year contract worth $1,025,000 and forward Brandon DeFazio to a one-year/two-way contract worth $575,000 at the NHL level. Connolly, 23, has played in 139 career games for the Lightning and Bruins. He has 18 goals, 16 assists, and 34 points in his career. DeFazio, 26, made his NHL debut with the Vancouver Canucks last season. In two games, he did not register any goals, assists, or points.