John Hayden - NHL News & Rumors

Waived for AHL demotion Hayden was placed on waivers Monday for the purpose of being reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley.

Impact Hayden notched 13 goals and 11 assists in 67 minor-league appearances for the Firebirds during the 2025-26 regular season. The 31-year-old forward didn't post a point in three NHL outings with Seattle last October.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Wednesday Hayden was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Wednesday.

Impact Hayden was called up by the Kraken on Oct. 17, and he made three appearances during his time with the NHL club. He was held scoreless with seven hits and two blocked shots, but he didn't appear in any of Seattle's last three games and should have an opportunity to see more consistent time on the ice in the minors.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Seattle Hayden was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Friday.

Impact Hayden made 20 regular-season appearances for the Kraken last year and recorded a goal, an assist, 44 hits, 31 PIM and 19 blocked shots while averaging 8:31 of ice time. He was sent to the minors ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, but he'll rejoin the NHL club after Frederick Gaudreau was placed on injured reserve Friday.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken Forward Clears Waivers; Will Report To Coachella Valley Firebirds Seattle Kraken forward John Hayden has cleared waivers and will report to the Coachella Valley Firebirds.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Lands on waivers Hayden was put on waivers Sunday for the purpose of assigning him to AHL Coachella Valley.

Impact Hayden collected one goal, two points, 20 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and 44 hits in 20 regular-season games with Seattle in 2024-25. Assuming he clears waivers, he could see NHL action again this campaign.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken Re-Sign Forward John Hayden To A Two-Year Deal Seattle, WA - The Seattle Kraken have signed veteran forward John Hayden to a two-year, one-way contract extension worth $775,000 annually,...

MAY 29, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Kraken sign forward John Hayden to a 2-year contract extension

The Seattle Kraken signed forward John Hayden to a two-year, one-way contract extension Wednesday

MAY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Agrees to two-year extension Hayden inked a two-year, $1.55 million contract with the Kraken on Wednesday, per Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle.

Impact Hayden had the opportunity to test the UFA market after completing his one-year, $775,000 deal, but he's opted to stay with Seattle. The 30-year-old had a goal, two points, 31 PIM and 44 hits across 20 outings with the Kraken in 2024-25. His new contract is a one-way agreement, so it wouldn't be surprising if Hayden starts 2025-26 with the NHL squad, though his spot isn't guaranteed, and he would probably spend a fair amount of time as a healthy scratch with the Kraken.

MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken Reassign Pair Of Players To Firebirds As They Gear Up For Playoffs The Seattle Kraken have reassigned Ville Ottavainen and John Hayden to the Coachella Valley Firebirds as they gear up for the playoffs.

APRIL 17, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Reassigned to AHL Hayden was loaned to AHL Coachella Valley on Thursday.

Impact Hayden passed through waivers Saturday after he was placed there Friday. The 30-year-old ends the NHL season with one goal, one assist and 31 PIM over 20 games.

APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still on NHL roster Hayden cleared waivers, but he's still on the Kraken's roster Saturday.

Impact Hayden has a goal, two points, 31 PIM and 44 hits in 19 appearances with the Kraken in 2024-25. He's an option for Saturday's clash against St. Louis but might end up being a healthy scratch.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken Place Cale Fleury and John Hayden On Waivers The Seattle Kraken have placed Cale Fleury and John Hayden on waivers.

APRIL 11, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

On waivers Hayden was put on waivers by Seattle on Friday.

Impact Hayden has a goal and two points in 19 appearances with the Kraken this campaign. If he goes unclaimed on waivers, he'll presumably be sent to AHL Coachella Valley, where he's provided 11 goals and 27 points across 43 outings in 2024-25.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Ovechkin scores his 886th goal to seal the Capitals' 4-2 win over the Kraken

Alex Ovechkin scored his 886th career goal into an empty net to seal the Washington Capitals’ 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken, moving nine back of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL...

MARCH 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Up from minors Hayden was called up by Seattle on Friday, per Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle.

Impact Hayden has 11 goals and 27 points in 43 appearances with AHL Coachella Valley this season. He also has a goal and an assist in seven outings with Seattle. Now that the dust has settled on the Kraken's trade deadline activity, Hayden might be in the mix for a fourth-line role for the rest of the season.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drops to AHL Hayden was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Tuesday.

Impact Hayden was close to exhausting his waiver exemption after clearing at the beginning of the year and having two stints on the NHL roster. It's also possible Yanni Gourde (lower body) will be ready to play Thursday versus the Sharks. Hayden has two points, 19 hits and six shots on goal over seven appearances at the NHL level this year, but he'll likely have to wait for injuries among the Kraken's forwards to occur before he might get another look.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs helper in loss Hayden provided an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Hayden has two points over his last three contests while filling a fourth-line role. The 29-year-old is challenging Tye Kartye for the last spot in the lineup, and it's a battle Hayden has largely been winning over the second half of January. For the season, Hayden's at two points, six shots on net, 19 hits and a plus-1 rating through seven appearances. By the end of the month, Hayden will likely have accrued 30 days on the NHL roster, and he would require waivers to return to AHL Coachella Valley if he loses his place once Yanni Gourde (lower body) comes off injured reserve.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pots first goal of season Hayden scored a goal and added three hits in Monday's 6-4 win over the Sabres.

Impact Hayden's goal was his first at the NHL level since the 2022-23 campaign. The 29-year-old has played five games with the Kraken this season, adding three shots on net, 17 hits and five blocked shots. He's filling in on the fourth line in the absences of Yanni Gourde (lower body) and Jordan Eberle (pelvis), though Hayden could always be swapped out for a different forward if his quality of play drops.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Oleksiak's goal in 2nd period snaps a tie and sends the Kraken to a 6-4 win over the Sabres

Jamie Oleksiak scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, and Adam Larsson and Jared McCann added scores in the third as the Seattle Kraken beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-4

JANUARY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Recalled from minors Hayden was called up from AHL Coachella Valley on Thursday.

Impact Hayden played one game with the Kraken earlier in the season and had four hits and a minor penalty in 8:54 of action. Hayden seven goals, 12 assists and 24 PIM in 30 AHL games before his recall.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back to minors Hayden was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Wednesday.

Impact Hayden, along with Cale Fleury and Ryan Winterton, was returned to the minors Wednesday. The moves are likely a cap-saving measure with the Kraken not back in action until Friday's clash with the Golden Knights. Looks for Seattle to bring back one or all three players prior to puck drop Friday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Seattle Hayden was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Monday.

Impact Hayden was sent down by the Kraken ahead of the regular season, and he's recorded three assists over his first four AHL appearances of the year. While he'll rejoin the NHL club ahead of Tuesday's game against Montreal, he's unlikely to play much of a role, as he's made just nine appearances for the Kraken over the last two seasons.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived Saturday Hayden was waived by the Kraken on Saturday.

Impact Hayden had 15 goals, 26 points and 73 PIM in 65 regular-season contests with AHL Coachella Valley in 2023-24. He's a veteran of 249 career NHL regular-season games, recording 17 goals, 37 points and 290 PIM. The 29-year-old will probably spend most, if not all, of 2024-25 in the minors.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in Seattle Hayden signed a one-year, $775,000 deal with the Kraken on Sunday.

Impact Hayden scored 15 goals and 26 points in 65 AHL games but appeared in just two NHL contests. He has 249 games of NHL experience and could compete for a depth role with the Kraken ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Coachella Valley Firebirds beat Hershey Bears 4-3 in Game 1 of AHL's Calder Cup final

John Hayden and Ryan Winterton each scored twice and the Coachella Valley Firebirds beat the defending champion Hershey Bears 4-3 on Friday night in Game 1 of the Calder Cup final

JUNE 15, 2024 • Associated Press

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Kraken sign forward John Hayden to a 2-year contract extension

Alex Ovechkin scores his 886th goal to seal the Capitals' 4-2 win over the Kraken

Jamie Oleksiak's goal in 2nd period snaps a tie and sends the Kraken to a 6-4 win over the Sabres

Coachella Valley Firebirds beat Hershey Bears 4-3 in Game 1 of AHL's Calder Cup final