Barrett Hayton had two assists in Utah Hockey Club's 3-1 win over the San Jose Sharks.
That was evident in the Utah Hockey Club’s 3-1 win against the San Jose Sharks Tuesday night at SAP Center.
San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg and Utah Hockey Club forward Clayton Keller compete for possession of the puck during the second period of a pre-season NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. shots and was the only forward to register a blocked shot through 16:37 Hayton — who was drafted fifth overall by the Arizona Coyotes in 2018 — played just 33 games for the team in the 2023-24 season due to a lower-body injury. Hayton had 10 points and went 49.8 percent from the face-off dot through that stretch. He was not able to find the consistency expected of a No. 1 center while being in and out of the lineup but now, fully healthy, he’s aiming to wholly fill that role.
The trio of Keller, Hayton and Schmaltz got some looks last season and is a line that has been consistent throughout training camp. Keller and Schmaltz were the team’s two top scorers in 2023-24 with 33 and 22 goals, respectively. Hayton’s job — on top of producing himself — is to set those guys up for success, and he’s pretty good at that.
The 24-year-old’s heavy and grinding game makes his teammates better and gives Utah stability down the middle for the next two seasons at least. Hayton signed a two-year, $5.3 million contract extension with Utah in July.
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