As Taylor Hall nears the end of his contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, the future remains unclear for the forward who has bounced between teams and battled through injuries.
After joining Chicago with the hope of helping the team transition from rebuilding to potential playoff contention, Hall is eager to show he can be a steady contributor-not just a short-term fix, following reports of a possible trade involving Hall.
However, as reported by Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff, Hall's long-term role with the Blackhawks is uncertain, and Hall himself found out.
The Blackhawks have reason to move carefully when considering his future, due to his injury record.
Hall's Injury History and the Blackhawks' Concerns
Taylor Hall's first season in Chicago was interrupted by an ACL tear just three weeks into the season. He was brought in to pair with rookie Connor Bedard which offered promise, but the injury limited Hall to only 10 games, adding to a growing list of setbacks, and Bedard has found new- more successful linemates.
While Hall is committed to his future with the team, the Blackhawks must weigh the risk of further injury in deciding if he fits into their long-term plans.
Hall may be out the door on March 7th or before.
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NOVEMBRE 1 | 211 ANSWERS Taylor Hall gets honest about his future with the Chicago Blackhawks and his statement comes as a surprise Do you think Taylor Hall deserves a spot on the Blackhawks roster next season? | ||
Yes | 100 | 47.4 % |
If he takes a pay cut yes | 65 | 30.8 % |
No | 46 | 21.8 % |
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