Get to know forward Kevin Hayes, who was acquired via trade from the St. Louis Blues this summer
On Fridays during the 2024-25 season, The Hockey News - Pittsburgh will spotlight a Penguins' player through a rapid-fire Q&A session using "get-to-know" questions.
For the first segment of the season, I sat down with newly-acquired Penguins' forward Kevin Hayes, who arrived via trade from the St. Louis Blues this summer:
Favorite pizza topping: Cheese.
Favorite food: Sushi.
Favorite book: Drew Brees, Coming Back Stronger: Unleashing the Hidden Power of Adversity
Favorite snack: Apples and peanut butter. (This was a great choice, by the way).
Favorite musical artist: Lil' Wayne.
Favorite TV show you're binging: I've seen every one. But Chicago P.D.
Favorite movie: The Replacements.
Favorite horror movie: The Strangers.
Best costume from Halloween: I went as Ted Bundy. Wait, no, no, no. Not Ted Bundy. Ted Lasso, yeah. Ted Lasso.
Go-to karaoke song: "Sex on Fire" by Kings of Leon.
Adult beverage of choice: Tequila water with a splash of pineapple.
Song you can't get out of your head right now: Something by Zach Bryan.
How do you get your steak done? Medium-rare.
Fruits or veggies? Fruits.
Are you a morning or a night person? Both. Mornings.
Dogs or cats? Dogs.
Are you a late or an early arriver? Early.
Coffee or tea? Coffee.
Street hockey or mini sticks? Street hockey.
Pittsburgh or Philly? Pittsburgh.
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