Jimmy Hayes was moved to the top line in practice on Wednesday, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.

Hayes was moved to the top line in practice on Wednesday, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis:

After sitting out the first two games of the season as a healthy scratch, Hayes got in the lineup against Ottawa on Monday. He put four shots on goal in only 8:33 minutes of ice time. He will have a great opportunity to put up some points if he sticks with the first line for the Panthers' upcoming tilt with the Sabres on Friday.