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 player currently playing left wing for the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL. Drafted first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in 2010, Hall has also played for the New Jersey Devils, Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, and Chicago Blackhawks. He is known for his offensive skills and scoring ability.

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2006: Greater Kingston Predators

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

2007: OHL debut

In 2007, Taylor Hall made his OHL debut, scoring 45 goals and 39 assists for 84 points, leading his team in goals. He was also named OHL and CHL Rookie of the Year.

2007: Drafted by Windsor Spitfires

In 2007, Taylor Hall was selected second overall in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection by the Windsor Spitfires, marking an important step in his junior hockey career.

2008: Hall wins gold at the World U18 Championships

In 2008, Taylor Hall represented Canada at the World U18 Championships, securing a gold medal. He also earned a second gold at the 2008 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament.

2008: Represented OHL in ADT Canada-Russia Challenge

In 2008, Taylor Hall was chosen to represent the OHL in the ADT Canada-Russia Challenge.

2009: OHL Season

During the 2009 season, Hall excelled in the OHL.

October 7, 2010: NHL Debut

On October 7, 2010, Taylor Hall made his NHL debut with the Edmonton Oilers, in a game against the Calgary Flames at Rexall Place. Hall recorded his first NHL point, an assist, on October 10, and his first NHL goal on October 28 against Steve Mason of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

2010: Hall plays for Canada junior team

In 2010, Taylor Hall played for the Canada junior team in the World Junior Championships, scoring a hat trick against Slovakia and finishing the tournament with six goals and six assists.

2010: Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy

In 2010, Taylor Hall tied for first place in the OHL with Tyler Seguin with 106 points to win the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy. He also was instrumental in the Spitfires' J. Ross Robertson Cup championship, recording 35 points in 19 playoff games.

2010: Expected Top Pick in NHL Draft

In 2010, Taylor Hall was considered a favorite to be the top pick in the NHL entry draft.

2010: Drafted into the NHL

In 2010, Taylor Hall was selected first overall in the NHL entry draft by the Edmonton Oilers, marking a significant milestone in his early career.

2010: Signs with the Edmonton Oilers

In 2010, after being drafted first overall by the Edmonton Oilers, Taylor Hall signed his first professional contract, receiving the entry level maximum of $900,000 with potential performance bonuses.

March 3, 2011: Gordie Howe Hat Trick and Injury

On March 3, 2011, Taylor Hall recorded his first career Gordie Howe hat trick in a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. However, he suffered a high ankle sprain during a fight which ended his rookie season early.

2011: Hall declines summer evaluation camp

In 2011, Taylor Hall declined an invitation to the summer evaluation camp for the World Junior Championships to focus on making the Edmonton Oilers' roster.

August 21, 2012: Contract Extension with Oilers

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

2012: 2012-13 Season

During the 2012-13 season, Hall finished the lockout-shortened season ninth in NHL regular season scoring, also recording a career-high of 34 assists, sufficient for eighth in the NHL.

2012: Stanley Cup Playoffs

Hall finished the regular season as the Devils' top scorer with a career-high 93 points (39 goals and 54 assists) as he led the Devils to their first Stanley Cup playoff appearance since 2012.

2015: Hall named to tournament all-star team

In 2015, Taylor Hall was named a member of the tournament all-star team at the World Championship, where Canada won the gold medal.

June 29, 2016: Traded to the New Jersey Devils

On June 29, 2016, Taylor Hall was traded to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Adam Larsson, marking a significant change in his NHL career.

October 18, 2016: First Goal as a Devil

On October 18, 2016, Taylor Hall scored his first goal as a Devil against the Anaheim Ducks, securing a 2-1 win for the team. He later underwent surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee in November.

2016: Canada defends gold medal

In 2016, Taylor Hall participated in the World Championship where Canada successfully defended their gold medal.

2018: Return to Devils

After not playing for the rest of the 2018-19 season, Hall suited up the Devils pre-season games.

December 13, 2019: Scratched for Precautionary Reasons

On December 13, 2019, it was announced that Taylor Hall would be scratched for that day's game against the Colorado Avalanche for "precautionary reasons," amidst speculation he would be traded.

December 16, 2019: Taylor Hall traded to Arizona Coyotes

On December 16, 2019, Taylor Hall and Blake Speers were traded by the New Jersey Devils to the Arizona Coyotes for Nick Merkley, Kevin Bahl, Nate Schnarr, a conditional first-round pick in 2020, and a conditional third-round pick in 2021.

October 7, 2020: Coyotes decide against re-signing Hall

On October 7, 2020, the Coyotes' general manager, Bill Armstrong, declared that the Coyotes would not re-sign Taylor Hall, setting the stage for Hall to become an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career.

October 11, 2020: Hall signs with Buffalo Sabres

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

April 11, 2021: Taylor Hall traded to Boston Bruins

On April 11, 2021, Taylor Hall was traded by the Sabres, along with Curtis Lazar, to the Boston Bruins for Anders Bjork and a 2021 second-round pick. The Sabres retained 50% of Hall's salary in the transaction.

April 15, 2021: Hall scores first goal with the Bruins

On April 15, 2021, Taylor Hall scored his first goal with the Boston Bruins, wearing number 71 as his usual number 4 was retired in honor of Bobby Orr.

May 17, 2021: Hall scores tying goal in Stanley Cup Playoffs

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

July 23, 2021: Hall signs contract extension with the Bruins

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

June 26, 2023: Hall traded to Chicago Blackhawks

On June 26, 2023, the Boston Bruins traded Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno to the Chicago Blackhawks for Ian Mitchell and Alec Regula due to salary cap considerations.

January 24, 2025: Hall traded to Carolina Hurricanes

On January 24, 2025, Taylor Hall was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes in a three-team deal involving the Colorado Avalanche.

February 27, 2025: Hall scores first goal as a Hurricane

On February 27, 2025, Taylor Hall scored his first goal as a member of the Carolina Hurricanes, contributing to a 5-2 victory against the Buffalo Sabres.