In a sensational transaction, the Chicago Blackhawks acquire Taylor Hall from the Boston Bruins.

 

Former NHL Most Valuable Player (MVP) Taylor Hall has been acquired by the Chicago Blackhawks from the Boston Bruins. The Monday transaction prepares the Blackhawks to potentially draught adolescent sensation Connor Bedard with the first overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draught. 

In exchange for defensemen Ian Mitchell and Alec Regula, the Bruins gave forward Nick Foligno and defenseman Taylor Hall to the Blackhawks. The Bruins will gain crucial salary cap room as a result of this deal by getting rid of the $6 million remaining on Hall's contract in each of the following two seasons.

Kyle Davidson, general manager of the Blackhawks, exclaimed, "We're happy to be acquiring players of Nick's and Taylor's calibre. The two provide a lot of leadership and expertise that will help our entire roster grow while also strengthening our forward group.

Hall, a 31-year-old striker from Canada, is paired with renowned centre Bedard, who is regarded as one of the best prospects in decades, in this transfer. Bedard is anticipated to benefit from Hall's experience and knowledge as he makes the move to the NHL. Hall, who was selected first overall in the 2010 draught, has enjoyed a great career with a number of different organisations, including taking home the Hart Trophy as the NHL MVP in the 2017–18 season.

Hall showed off his scoring skills in 61 games for the Bruins last season, tallying 16 goals and 20 assists. He also provided five goals over the course of seven Stanley Cup playoff games, demonstrating his resilience.

Foligno, a 35-year-old forward with vast NHL experience who recently finished his 16th season, was also acquired by the Bruins as part of the transaction. Foligno's 525 points in 1,081 career games provide Boston's lineup diversity and depth.

The Blackhawks' addition of Hall and Foligno boosts their forward group and gives them crucial experienced presence. In addition to helping Chicago in the short term, this acquisition also fosters the expansion and improvement of their talented roster.

As the NHL Draught draws near, attention will be focused on the Blackhawks and their likely pick of Connor Bedard, spurred by expectations for the significant effect that the young talent and former MVP Taylor Hall would have together.