Taylor Hall wants to spend the remainder of his career with the Blackhawks
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Sam Walker
October 29, 2024 (11:57 PM)
Taylor Hall Faces Uncertain Future With Blackhawks Amid Injury Concerns
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.
«I'd love to stay and be part of this,» Hall said. «I've moved around quite a bit, maybe more than I would've liked, but it's led me to some amazing experiences. I really like this team, the organization, and the group of guys we have. I think I can be a good piece for us as we keep growing.»
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.
The 2024-25 NHL trade deadline will be on March 7, 2025. Players traded or claimed off waivers after that date will not be eligible to play in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs.
2024-25 NHL transactionsHall may be out the door on March 7th or before.
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