Reunion? Ex-Boston Bruins Fan Favourite Opens Up About Being Traded At The NHL Trade Deadline
Former Boston Bruins favourite Taylor Hall opened up about being traded by the Chicago Blackhawks at the NHL trade deadline.
Even though former Boston Bruins fan favourite Taylor Hall is struggling this season with the Chicago Blackhawks, he still is fourth in scoring on the team.
With the Blackhawks set to miss the playoffs once again, it's no surprise that teams will be calling the Chicago Blackhawks to discuss Taylor Hall's availability closer to the trade deadline.
With the rumours going around for Taylor Hall, it has clearly affected him, as he opened up to Ben Pope on Wednesday and spoke about the trade rumours he's been involved in this year.
He told reporters that he is interested in signing an extension with the Blackhawks, but has "a feeling that's not really in the cards."
This is the unfortunate reality for professional athletes. Unfortunately they don't have much say, and at the end of the day it is a business.
One thing that may keep some contenders away from acquiring Taylor Hall at the NHL trade deadline is the fact that he carries a $6 million cap hit, and many teams will not be able to clear enough cap space to acquire him. That is if the Blackhawks choose to not retain some of his salary.
Insider Scott Powers for the Blackhawks of the Athletic revealed that the Blackhawks may not be asking for much at the trade deadline in return for Taylor Hall.
At this price, Don Sweeney should definitely be interested in having a reunion with the former MVP.
This season Taylor Hall has appeared in 43 games for the Chicago Blackhawks and has 8 goals, 14 assists for 22 points. He could provide some solid secondary scoring for the Boston Bruins, and they are in desperate need of it right now.
