Taylor Hall is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was the first overall pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft selected by the Edmonton Oilers. He has previously played for the Oilers, New Jersey Devils, Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins.
Hall with the Edmonton Oilers in 2012
Hall with the Canadian men's national ice hockey team at the 2016 IIHF World Championship
Hall made his OHL debut with the Windsor Spitfires in 2007.
Hall with Steve Tambellini and James Duthie at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Hall was selected first overall at the 2010 draft.
The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of eleven American-trained players were selected in the first round, starting with Jack Campbell and ending with Brock Nelson. The record was set in the 2006 and 2007 drafts, where ten U.S.-trained players were selected in the first round.
Taylor Hall, selected first-overall, sits down with TSN's panel at the Draft
Calvin Pickard of the Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) was the top-rated North American goalie.
Taylor Hall was selected first overall by the Edmonton Oilers.
Mikael Granlund was selected ninth overall by the Minnesota Wild.
