Jimmy Hayes' NHL debut came on one of the biggest stages possible. No, it wasnt a playoff game, but the Blackhawks regular-season game against division rival Detroit certainly had that feel.And while Hayes didnt log a ton of minutes, coach Joel Quenneville liked what he saw from the rookie when he was on the ice.He had a great first shift and he still had presence, Quenneville said after the Blackhawks 3-2 victory over Detroit on Friday night. He had good physicality, strength with the puck and he was dangerous around the net. He didnt play a ton but it was a good first game for him.Hayes played about eight and a half minutes, recording two shots on goal, a blocked shot and four hits, tied for team best with Daniel Carcillo. Playing with Jamal Mayers and Andrew Brunette on the fourth line, the group had scoring opportunities early. Hayes himself clanged one off the post.The 6-foot-6, 221-pound Hayes is the latest Blackhawks prospect to have a chance with the big team. But unlike the past few seasons when the Blackhawks were doing the Rockford shuffle due to money constraints, now theyre doing it to see what their farm team has to offer.And why shouldnt they look at their options? They have plenty of them, mainly among the forward ranks. Some have asked if its hurting the young players development. No, it isnt. Their development is still mainly with Rockford, not with the Blackhawks. Not yet, anyway.So far, none of the prospects have latched on for a long ride in Chicago. Part of that is because of the Blackhawks depth and health: theyve both been good. In some cases, the kids just arent ready for the big stage.How long will Hayes stay? If he keeps building on his debut game, it could be for a little bit. With Hayes here, the Blackhawks have 23 on the roster and can stay that way as long as they wantno salary-cap, shuffle-inducing problems here anymore.Hayes is the latest to get the opportunity, one he called a dream come true when he arrived earlier this week. What he does with it is up to him.