NHL players remember the late Jimmy Hayes with emotional words on Twitter

 

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Completely speechless and heartbroken! Wish I had the chance to tell Jimmy how much Brady and I looked up to him and Kevin throughout all the years. I know that Beau and Mac will grow up with the same larger than life and loving personality that he had! Rest easy! 🙏❤️

— Matthew Tkachuk (@TKACHUKycheese_) August 23, 2021

So devastated. Jimmy was not only a role model to me but also to so many young hockey players in Boston. All my love to Kristen, Beau, Mac, and the entire Hayes family

— brady tkachuk (@BradyTkachuk71) August 23, 2021

You always went out of your way to make me and everyone else feel special from the time I met you when I was 9 years old. Every time we hung out I knew I was going to laugh no matter what was going on because of how positive you were. My heart breaks for your whole family.

— Chris Wagner (@chriswags23) August 23, 2021

Someone we will miss for a lifetime. I’m so grateful for all the memories I have with Jimmy but I will always wish there were more around the corner. Sending love and strength to the Hayes family and especially Kristen and the boys. Love you Jimmy, Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/F85rSoFpik

— Kevin Shattenkirk (@shattdeuces) August 23, 2021

There have been times in my life when I’ve been at a loss for words, lack of understanding and just bewildered… today I’m hurting for so many reasons because we lost one of our brothers in the hockey world. I was fortunate enough to play with with jimmy at 6 years old and get pic.twitter.com/TzlAA8944V

— P.K. Subban (@PKSubban1) August 23, 2021

Gone way to soon. Rest In Peace Jimmy. My heart goes out to the entire Hayes family. What an incredible human that was truly loved by everyone. ❤️ https://t.co/fwWPhSKMWL

— Max Domi (@maxdomi) August 23, 2021

We lost our brother today. Goodbye Jimmy, we will love you forever.

Our thoughts, prayers and love go out to the Hayes family, his wife Kristen and his two beautiful boys, Beau and Mac.

We are heartbroken and absolutely devastated today. We appreciate all the kind words 💙 pic.twitter.com/SFrdAKuN0q

— Missin Curfew (@MissinCurfew) August 23, 2021

When I think of a “locker room guy” I think of Jimmy “Broadway” Hayes. Very devastating news, he will be missed by so many, he always brought a smile to the rink in our time together in New Jersey. Our thoughts are with Kristen and their 2 young boys. Rest In Peace bud 🙏🏼 https://t.co/UOX7jIdL64

— Blake Coleman (@BColes25) August 23, 2021

One of the best teammates you could Ask for. Truly a great person and friend. Was a pleasure to get to know Jimmy and play with him. Prayers to the Hayes family https://t.co/vFxEWULYpT

— Austin Czarnik (@ACzarnik7) August 23, 2021

RIP Broadway 🙏🏼 https://t.co/TYk7CcqZHE

— Keith Kinkaid (@Blockaid1) August 23, 2021

💔RIP Broadway 🙏 pic.twitter.com/0QaXo8vYbu

— Pat Maroon (@patmaroon) August 23, 2021

RIP Jimmy Hayes. One of my favorite teammates ever

— Patrick Kane (@88PKane) August 24, 2021

Just posted a photo https://t.co/IPGu2gy6vS

— James van Riemsdyk (@JVReemer21) August 24, 2021

Jimmy was the kind of guy everyone wanted to be around. The Hayes boys are great role models to all young hockey players in the Boston area, myself included. My heart goes out to Jimmy’s wife, kids and the rest of his family. The world needs more people like Jimmy. RIP Broadway https://t.co/eqXHHGYsMm

— Adam Gaudette (@Hockey_Gaud) August 24, 2021