After playing most of the season in the AHL with the San Diego Gulls, Hinds was recalled on April 4, making his NHL debut that night against the Calgary Flames. He impressed in his debut, playing alongside John Carlson and finishing the game with over 23 minutes of time on ice. He was paired primarily with Drew Helleson for the rest of the regular season and into the playoffs, prioritized over Zellweger during the postseason for his defensive-minded approach.
