The Chicago Blackhawks have traded former Hart Trophy winner Taylor Hall in a three-team trade today.
The former first overall pick has been a member of the Chicago Blackhawks for the past two years, aiding in the mentorship of young phenom Connor Bedard.
Unfortunately, his time in Chicago has not gone to plan, with a knee injury ending his year last season, and a healthy scratch derailing this season.
Hall was unexpectedly healthy scratched minutes ahead of tonight's game between the Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning; the real reason for such, a trade.
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Hall has now been traded to the Carolina Hurricanes, in a reported three-team deal.
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Having scored 39 goals in the 2017-18 season with the New Jersey Devils, Hall won the Hart Trophy as league MVP, and has remained a consistent producer since.
We will see if he can find his game at a higher level in Carolina, where he'll be surrounded by a much stronger surrounding cast.
Top NHL insider Elliotte Friedman has now confirmed that Hall will be going to the Carolina Hurricanes.
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In more shocking turns of events, the three-team deal will include superstar Mikko Rantanen of the Colorado Avalanche, marking one of the biggest trades this league has seen in decades.
The Blackhawks will receive a third round pick in exchange for Hall.
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UPDATE
The trade is complete:
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