Career Timeline of Taylor Hall: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Taylor Hall built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Taylor Hall is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL. Drafted first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in 2010, he has also played for the New Jersey Devils, Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, and Chicago Blackhawks. Hall is known for his offensive skills and has been a prominent player in the league since his entry.

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2006: Played for Greater Kingston Predators

In 2006, Taylor Hall played Bantam hockey for the Greater Kingston Predators of the ODMHA league.

2007: OHL Debut and Rookie of the Year

In 2007, Taylor Hall made his OHL debut, leading his team with 45 goals. He was later named OHL and CHL Rookie of the Year.

2007: Second Overall in OHL Priority Selection

In 2007, Taylor Hall was the second overall choice in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection by the Windsor Spitfires.

2008: Selected to ADT Canada-Russia Challenge

During the 2008-09 season, Taylor Hall was selected to represent the OHL in the ADT Canada-Russia Challenge.

June 1, 2009: Drafted by Ak Bars Kazan

On June 1, 2009, Taylor Hall was drafted 89th overall by the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL)'s Ak Bars Kazan.

2009: OHL Championship and Memorial Cup Win

In 2009, Taylor Hall won the OHL Championship and the Memorial Cup with the Windsor Spitfires. He was also awarded the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award as Playoff MVP and the Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy as the Memorial Cup's most valuable player.

May 2010: Second Consecutive Memorial Cup Win and MVP

In May 2010, Taylor Hall helped lead the Windsor Spitfires to their second-straight Memorial Cup win. He was awarded his second-straight Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy as tournament MVP.

October 7, 2010: NHL Debut

On October 7, 2010, Taylor Hall made his NHL debut for the Edmonton Oilers in a game against the Calgary Flames.

2010: Early Favourite for Top NHL Draft Pick

In 2010, Taylor Hall was an early favourite to be the top pick in the NHL entry draft.

2010: Second Consecutive J. Ross Robertson Cup Championship

In 2010, Taylor Hall was instrumental in the Windsor Spitfires' J. Ross Robertson Cup championship, recording a playoff-leading 35 points.

2010: Drafted First Overall by Edmonton Oilers

In 2010, Taylor Hall was selected first overall in the NHL entry draft by the Edmonton Oilers.

2010: Signed First Professional Contract with Oilers

In 2010, after being drafted by the Edmonton Oilers, Taylor Hall signed his first professional contract with a potential earning of $3.75 million.

February 19, 2011: First NHL Hat Trick

On February 19, 2011, Taylor Hall scored his first NHL hat trick against the Atlanta Thrashers, including a natural hat trick on the power play, leading the Oilers to a 5-3 victory.

March 3, 2011: First Gordie Howe Hat Trick and Injury

On March 3, 2011, Taylor Hall recorded his first career Gordie Howe hat trick, but suffered a high ankle sprain during the fight, ending his rookie season prematurely.

August 21, 2012: Signed Seven-Year Contract Extension with Oilers

On August 21, 2012, Taylor Hall signed a new seven-year, $42 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers.

2012: First Stanley Cup Playoff Appearance

Hall led the Devils to their first Stanley Cup playoff appearance since 2012.

March 30, 2013: Franchise Record Hat Trick

On March 30, 2013, Taylor Hall set a new Edmonton Oilers franchise record by scoring a hat trick just 7:53 into the game against the Vancouver Canucks.

October 17, 2013: Broke Gretzky's Franchise Record

On October 17, 2013, Taylor Hall broke Wayne Gretzky's Edmonton Oilers franchise record of two goals in nine seconds by scoring two in eight seconds.

December 5, 2013: Second Career NHL Hat Trick

On December 5, 2013, Taylor Hall recorded his second career NHL hat trick in a game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

June 29, 2016: Traded to New Jersey Devils

On June 29, 2016, Taylor Hall was traded to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Adam Larsson.

October 18, 2016: First Goal as a Devil

On October 18, 2016, Taylor Hall scored his first goal as a New Jersey Devil against the Anaheim Ducks.

February 15, 2018: Devils Franchise Record Point Streak

On February 15, 2018, Taylor Hall set a New Jersey Devils franchise record with a 16-game point streak in a win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

December 13, 2019: Scratched from Game Due to Trade Speculation

On December 13, 2019, Taylor Hall was scratched from the game against the Colorado Avalanche for "precautionary reasons" due to speculation about a potential trade.

December 16, 2019: Traded to Arizona Coyotes

On December 16, 2019, Taylor Hall was traded by the New Jersey Devils to the Arizona Coyotes.

October 7, 2020: Coyotes Will Not Re-Sign Hall

On October 7, 2020, it was announced that the Arizona Coyotes would not be re-signing Taylor Hall, making him an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career.

October 11, 2020: Signing with the Buffalo Sabres

On October 11, 2020, Taylor Hall signed a one-year, $8 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres.

2020: Conditional Draft Pick

On December 16, 2019, the Devils traded Hall and Blake Speers to the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for a conditional first-round pick in 2020.

April 11, 2021: Trade to the Boston Bruins

On April 11, 2021, Taylor Hall was traded to the Boston Bruins along with Curtis Lazar, in exchange for Anders Bjork and a 2021 second-round draft pick.

April 15, 2021: First Goal with the Bruins

On April 15, 2021, Taylor Hall scored his first goal with the Boston Bruins, wearing number 71.

May 17, 2021: Playoff Tying Goal

On May 17, 2021, Taylor Hall scored the tying goal against the Washington Capitals in Game 2 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

July 23, 2021: Contract Extension with the Bruins

On July 23, 2021, Taylor Hall agreed to a four-year, $24 million contract extension with the Boston Bruins, forgoing free agency.

2021: Conditional Draft Pick

On December 16, 2019, the Devils traded Hall and Blake Speers to the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for a conditional third-round pick in 2021.

June 26, 2023: Trade to the Chicago Blackhawks

On June 26, 2023, Taylor Hall, along with Nick Foligno, was traded by the Boston Bruins to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Ian Mitchell and Alec Regula.