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71Cap hit
$3.167M
3.0% of $104M cap
Term
2 yrs
Through 2027-28, then UFA
Clause
NMC
Surplus value
+$2.755M
vs. $5.921M market estimate
Confirmed by the public signing announcement · source
2026-27 regular season
GP
2
Goals
0
0.0% shooting
Assists
0
0 primary
Points
0
0.00 per game
TOI/GP
14:31
PP 3:17 · PK 0:00
xGF%
13.3
5v5, -43.9 vs. last yr
Game Score
-0.11
per game
Faceoff %
—
1 W · 0 L
Plus/minus
-3
Blocks 1 · Hits 4
Game log
Last 5 games · NHL API
| Game | G | A | SOG | HIT | BLK | TOI | PP | PK | FO | OZS% | GV | TK | +/- | GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2 vs WSH · L 5-2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:34 | 3:45 | 0:00 | 1-0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2 | -0.31 |
| Sep 29 vs FLA · OTL 1-0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 15:27 | 2:48 | 0:00 | — | 33 | 1 | 0 | -1 | +0.09 |
| Jun 14 @ VGK · W 3-0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14:38 | 1:49 | 0:00 | — | 100 | 0 | 1 | +2 | +1.71 |
| Jun 11 vs VGK · W 4-2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 14:55 | 3:06 | 0:00 | — | 100 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +0.19 |
| Jun 9 @ VGK · W 5-3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 16:33 | 1:38 | 0:00 | 1-0 | 100 | 1 | 0 | +1 | +1.20 |
GS = our Game Score (credit for everything he did; goals and assists count most). FO = faceoffs won-lost. OZS% = share of his 5v5 offensive and defensive zone faceoff starts that were in the offensive zone. GV/TK = giveaways/takeaways.
Advanced metrics
5v5 unless noted · 2025-26 · 990 min · percentile vs. NHL forwards
94th percentile
56th percentile
88th percentile
99th percentile
50th percentile
97th percentile
75th percentile
97th percentile
97th percentile
74th percentile
23rd percentile
80th percentile
38th percentile
97th percentile
xGF% is his team's share of 5v5 expected goals while he was on the ice, from our own expected goals model; HDCF% counts only high-danger chances (xG of 0.15 or more). IPP is the share of his team's 5v5 goals while he was on the ice that he scored or assisted on. Relative stats compare him with his team when he was off the ice. Goals above expected and ixG/60 use his own shots at all strengths. PDO and OZS% describe luck and deployment, so their bars are grey.
Play styleElite playmaking speed wing
Trait percentiles vs. NHL wingers · 2025-26
Hall remains an exceptional playmaker and rush threat who generates quality scoring chances at an elite level. His lighter forechecking and defensive impact suggest he plays a perimeter game focused on transition and creation rather than grinding in tight.
- Shooting volume
- 60
- Playmaking
- 87
- Zone entries(est.)
- 95
- Forechecking
- 35
- Physicality
- 30
- Defensive impact
- 27
- Puck management
- 38
- Speed
- 78
Where he shoots from
Slot 51% · Mid-range 34% · Perimeter 15%(209 unblocked shots)
Strengths
- Elite zone entry ability (95th percentile) allows him to consistently attack the defense in transition
- Outstanding playmaking (87th percentile) sets up frequent scoring chances for teammates
- Strong speed (78th percentile) fuels his ability to beat defenders up ice
Watch-outs
- Minimal physicality (30th percentile) means he avoids board battles and physical engagement
- Below-average forechecking (35th percentile) limits his impact when the puck is in the opponent's zone
- Defensive impact trails the position (27th percentile), making him a liability on his own end
Similar style: Chris Kreider (MTL), Bryan Rust (PIT)
Built from play-by-play, shift data, and NHL EDGE tracking. Zone entries is an estimate (rush chances while he is on the ice) until tracking data is added.
Where his Game Score comes from
2025-26 · 80 GP
Season total +50.7, or +0.63 per game.
- Scoring
- +36.8
- Shooting
- +10.3
- 5-on-5 goals
- +1.4
- Defense
- +0.2
- Physical play
- +2.6
- Puck battles
- -2.1
- Penalties
- +1.7
- Faceoffs
- -0.1
Game Score gives credit for everything a player does in a game. Goals (1.0) and assists (0.7 primary, 0.5 secondary) count most; shots, blocks, hits, takeaways, penalties drawn, faceoff wins, killing penalties, and holding down the other team's chances add to it. Only mistakes subtract: goals against at 5-on-5, giveaways, penalties taken, faceoff losses, and allowing more chances than an average player would. A player who is there to defend or kill penalties is not marked down for not scoring. Goalies are measured by goals saved above expected.
Career stats
From the NHL's player records
| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | Minor-ON | King. Jr. Frontenacs | 29 | 44 | 41 | 85 | — | 10 |
| 2007-08 | OHL | Windsor | 63 | 45 | 39 | 84 | +40 | 22 |
| 2007-08 | WJ18-A | Canada | 7 | 4 | 5 | 9 | — | 4 |
| 2007-08 (playoffs) | OHL | Windsor | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 2 |
| 2008-09 | OHL | Windsor | 63 | 38 | 52 | 90 | +29 | 60 |
| 2008-09 (playoffs) | OHL | Windsor | 20 | 16 | 20 | 36 | +15 | 12 |
| 2008-09 (playoffs) | M-Cup | Windsor | 6 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2009-10 | OHL | Windsor | 57 | 40 | 66 | 106 | +46 | 56 |
| 2009-10 | WJC-A | Canada | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | — | 0 |
| 2009-10 (playoffs) | OHL | Windsor | 19 | 17 | 18 | 35 | +16 | 32 |
| 2009-10 (playoffs) | M-Cup | Windsor | 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010-11 | NHL | Edmonton Oilers | 65 | 22 | 20 | 42 | -9 | 27 |
| 2011-12 | NHL | Edmonton Oilers | 61 | 27 | 26 | 53 | -3 | 36 |
| 2012-13 | NHL | Edmonton Oilers | 45 | 16 | 34 | 50 | +5 | 33 |
| 2012-13 | WC-A | Canada | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 0 |
| 2012-13 | AHL | Oklahoma City | 26 | 14 | 20 | 34 | 0 | 33 |
| 2013-14 | NHL | Edmonton Oilers | 75 | 27 | 53 | 80 | -15 | 44 |
| 2014-15 | NHL | Edmonton Oilers | 53 | 14 | 24 | 38 | -1 | 40 |
| 2014-15 | WC-A | Canada | 10 | 7 | 5 | 12 | +8 | 6 |
| 2015-16 | NHL | Edmonton Oilers | 82 | 26 | 39 | 65 | -4 | 54 |
| 2015-16 | WC-A | Canada | 10 | 6 | 3 | 9 | +8 | 2 |
| 2016-17 | NHL | New Jersey Devils | 72 | 20 | 33 | 53 | -9 | 32 |
| 2017-18 | NHL | New Jersey Devils | 76 | 39 | 54 | 93 | +14 | 34 |
| 2017-18 (playoffs) | NHL | New Jersey Devils | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -1 | 6 |
| 2018-19 | NHL | New Jersey Devils | 33 | 11 | 26 | 37 | -6 | 16 |
| 2019-20 | NHL | New Jersey Devils | 30 | 6 | 19 | 25 | -11 | 20 |
| 2019-20 | NHL | Arizona Coyotes | 35 | 10 | 17 | 27 | -3 | 14 |
| 2019-20 (playoffs) | NHL | Arizona Coyotes | 9 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -4 | 10 |
| 2020-21 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 37 | 2 | 17 | 19 | -21 | 24 |
| 2020-21 | NHL | Boston Bruins | 16 | 8 | 6 | 14 | +15 | 2 |
| 2020-21 (playoffs) | NHL | Boston Bruins | 11 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -2 | 9 |
| 2021-22 | NHL | Boston Bruins | 81 | 20 | 41 | 61 | +11 | 42 |
| 2021-22 (playoffs) | NHL | Boston Bruins | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 8 |
| 2022-23 | NHL | Boston Bruins | 61 | 16 | 20 | 36 | +11 | 24 |
| 2022-23 (playoffs) | NHL | Boston Bruins | 7 | 5 | 3 | 8 | +4 | 2 |
| 2023-24 | NHL | Chicago Blackhawks | 10 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 4 |
| 2024-25 | NHL | Chicago Blackhawks | 46 | 9 | 15 | 24 | -15 | 16 |
| 2024-25 | NHL | Carolina Hurricanes | 31 | 9 | 9 | 18 | +1 | 20 |
| 2024-25 (playoffs) | NHL | Carolina Hurricanes | 15 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -7 | 2 |
| 2025-26 | NHL | Carolina Hurricanes | 80 | 18 | 30 | 48 | +6 | 44 |
| 2025-26 (playoffs) | NHL | Carolina Hurricanes | 19 | 7 | 12 | 19 | +14 | 14 |
| 2026-27 | NHL | Carolina Hurricanes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 4 |
Every league he has played in, from the NHL's records, regular season and playoffs.
Usage
Last game: vs WSH, Oct 2
Line 4 with Sebastian Aho and Jackson Blake (4:08 together at 5-on-5) · PP2
From the NHL's shift chart.
Latest news
Headlines from news outlets and team blogs
- Hurricanes beat Flyers on Taylor Hall's OT goal for 2-0 lead
6abc Philadelphia · Oct 2
- Predators honor Barry Trotz’s legacy with Hall induction before Caps game in October
WZTV · Oct 1
- Taylor Hall Joins NHL Tonight
NHL.com · Oct 1
Sentiment & chatter
Fans
—
Beat writers
—
Media
—
Fan, beat writer, and media scores, the 14-day trade chatter chart, and the latest mentions appear once sentiment scoring is switched on. Mentions are already being collected.
Recent Game Scores
Last 10 games · goals above average
Average +0.79 per game over these 10.
Skating · NHL EDGE
2026-27, as of Oct 2
- Top speed
- 21.5 mph
- 80th pct
- 20+ mph bursts
- 3
- Hardest shot
- 40.0 mph
- 14th pct
- Distance
- 2.5 mi
- OZ time
- 43.5%
- 60th pct
- DZ time
- 36.7%
Age curve
NHL forwards · production index
At 34, forwards typically produce 63% of their peak (age 24). His contract runs through age 35, when the typical level is 56%.
From 24 seasons of NHL results, adjusted for league scoring and save percentage in each era. Shaded bars are the seasons left on his contract.
Contract by season
2 seasons left
| Season | Team | Cap hit | % of cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | CAR | $3.167M | 3.0% |
| 2027-28 | CAR | $3.167M | 2.8% |
UFA after 2027-28. NMC. $6.333M in cap hits left. % of cap uses each season's ceiling where the league has set one ($104M this season, $113.5M in 2027-28).