Rangers' Kevin Hayes: Signs two-year deal with Rangers

Hayes avoided arbitration by finalizing a two-year deal with the Rangers on Friday worth $2.6 million annually, Steve Zipay of Newsday reports.

Analysis:

Hayes' spot in the depth chart for the 2016-17 is somewhat up in the air given the addition of Mika Zibanejad. The pair of centers could be competing for a spot on the second line behind Derek Stepan for much of the upcoming season. Given the uncertainty regarding his ice time, fantasy owners may want to be cautious with the 24-year-old, despite his 14 goals and 22 assists last year.