Coyotes sign forward John Hayden to one-year contract

October 09, 2020 - 4:24pm

Linesman Andy McElman (90) tries to separate New Jersey Devils centre John Hayden (15) and Detroit Red Wings right wing Anthony Mantha (39) in the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Detroit. (Paul Sancya / AP)

The Arizona Coyotes have signed forward John Hayden to a one-year contract, general manager Bill Armstrong announced Friday.

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Forward John Hayden inks a one-year contract, GM Bill Armstrong announces.

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Arizona did not release the financial terms of Hayden’s deal.

“We are very pleased to have John join our organization,” Armstrong said. “John is a big, tough, physical winger who is difficult to play against. He is also a smart player with good hockey sense. He will add size and grit for our forward group.”

Hayden, 25, played for the Devils last season after a three-year stint with the Blackhawks. He had four points and 77 penalty minutes in 43 games last year.

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