Does Ayres Get Paid?

He is a Zamboni driver who will practice with Maple Leafs. Even though he allowed two goals on the first two shots against, Ayres made the next eight stops to preserve the 6-3 win. ... He got paid $500 per a try-out agreement contract and was allowed to keep his jersey.

What was David Ayres salary?

Per NHL rules, Ayres was paid $500 and allowed to keep his game-worn jersey.

How did David Ayres get the win?

While working as a building operator for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ayres became the Carolina Hurricanes' emergency goaltender during a 2020 game against the Maple Leafs. Despite having never played in the NHL before and being 42 years of age, he and Carolina would emerge victorious in the game.