LW Taylor Hall (2010, 1st overall, EDM)

[leafsfuture]

Is he elligible? Didn't he miss a summer camp that he had to attend?

Officially no he is not eligible. However if Edmonton intends to release Hall, I could definitely see Hockey Canada making exception.

 

[duul]

I've watched every game this year and he is keeping up perfectly fine, and even outplaying quite a few Oilers.

 

[SabresSharks]

Hall has fit in well from what I've seen. My only criticism is that he's, understandably, pressing way too hard for that 1st goal. I wouldn't be surprised if he settles down and starts scoring in bunches once he gets that out of the way.

 

[GetThePuckOut]

I always give 18 year old rookies a pass, especially after Stamkos. Look at how well Tavares and E.Kane are playing now. It's the sophomore year that I really want to see.

Hall should have more points though. He's thrown some golden passes to Horcoff that Horcoff has blown completely.

 

[8BostonRocker24]

Some young forwards translate directly to The NHL, others there is a little growing pains because they relied too much on their natural talent in Jrs. Hall is one of the most talented Jr kids I have ever seen. He was physically ready for The NHL, just a monster. He would drive through kids... you can't do that in The NHL. There is a learning curve for him this year, but once he learns correct positioning, he'll be a force.



This reminds me a lot of when Joe Thornton got to the NHL. He was so much bigger and stronger then everyone else in Jrs he just dominated his piers. Over time, he learned the game and he's been a top-5 forward since 2003. Hall will learn the game, and the best place to learn it is in The NHL.

 

[bleuetbio]

Are you crazy? Let him play in Edmonton the whole year and it will pay in the future. Common guys...

 

[NUhockey]

It's just the beginning of his career. He'll be fine, and no he shouldn't go back to Windsor.

 

[wings5]

Keep him in NHL over 9 games, then loan him to a European club. This has been done with European draft picks, but is it possible (rules) to do that with North Americans?

There is no need, like the person who presented the Stamkos and Duchene arguments it takes a while sometimes for players to adjust to the NHL level. Its best to be patient it will come for Taylor, and yes I believe we have been spoiled by the Crosby's of the NHL who immediately light up the league.

 

[13 others]

One question I always ask whenever this topic comes up: WHY?!?!?!

What's Hall going to do in Windsor? Win another Memorial Cup MVP?

Exactly, he wont improve unless he learns to play at an NHL level.

I predicted this though. I thought about a 20 goal season at best.

 

[McOvechking]

Hall needs time in the AHL, not the OHL.

 

[Seachd]

Hall needs time in the AHL, not the OHL.

He doesn't even need that.

 

[De Montreal]

I'm pretty sure there's also a « Should Tavares go back to the London Knights? » and a similar Steven Stamkos topic on this board... so.. yeah

 

[YEGJuniorFan]

1st career nhl goal tonight plus an assist so far. has had some nice rushes as well. looks totally comfortable out there even throwing some hits

 

[Jussi]

There is no need, like the person who presented the Stamkos and Duchene arguments it takes a while sometimes for players to adjust to the NHL level. Its best to be patient it will come for Taylor, and yes I believe we have been spoiled by the Crosby's of the NHL who immediately light up the league.

What if after 20 games he's still scoreless?

 

[Andrew B]

What if after 20 games he's still scoreless?

NM 20, he just scored as is playing like a beast.

 

[SK13]

What if after 20 games he's still scoreless?

Yeah... he scored, like, half an hour before you posted this.

2 points tonight.

 

[Jussi]

Yeah... he scored, like, half an hour before you posted this.

2 points tonight.

Figures. Actually meant to say what if he's got less than ~5 points after 20+ games? No, really.

 

[SK13]

Figures. Actually meant to say what if he's got less than ~5 points after 20+ games? No, really.

That depends, is he still generating more scoring chances than almost everyone on the team? Who is he playing with?

I suspect he'll have something like 12-13 points after 20 games, mind you. Especially if he sticks with Hemsky and Gagner, as it appeared he might have been promoted during the game tonight.

 

[Cephalusc]

Definately no! He is NHL ready, he just hasn't put up the numbers.

And thats coming from a Flames fan.

Paajarvi on the other hand isn't.

 

[mcphllp]

what would be the point in sending him back?

he needs to stay

 

[DD03]

He's not going to develop anything if he gets sent down.. He hasn't been invisible and has actually been getting the chances.. numbers don't say everything.

 

[8spokesontheB]

I come away impressed everytime I've watched.

I dunno if you're from Kanata or what, but that ain't Queen's English.

You'd have to say I've come away...

Or

"everytime I watch"

Neh. Ah?

 

[Seachd]

I dunno if you're from Kanata or what, but that ain't Queen's English.

You'd have to say I've come away...

Or

"everytime I watch"

Neh. Ah?

"Queen's English" isn't exactly something to strive for.

All 3 rookies have played very well.

 

[Eisen]

How were we spoiled with malkin and ovechkin? They werent in the nhl at 18. Lockout year. And Malkin didnt come til another year after ovechkin so you cant compare them to Hall. Crosby ok. we were spoiled .

But look at Stamkos / Duchene etc. He will be fine. let him get used to the speed and the game at the nhl level. He will shine.. it may be this season or next but he has nothing left to prove at the OHL. So this is the only logical step. Aslong as hes not a liability on the ice then keep playing him at the nhl level.

Spoiled as in rookies completely tearing it up.

 

[TheNextOneX]

Guy deserved to be sent back immediately...but won't.