JUST IN: Blackhawks reportedly acquiring former Hart Trophy winner Taylor Hall from Boston
Boston was looking to clear money from its books, and Chicago was seeking a scoring winger without too much termThe Blackhawks have acquired five-time NHL All-Star and former Hart Trophy winner Taylor Hall from the Boston Bruins, the team announced Monday. They have also traded for the rights to Nick Foligno, who's a pending unrestricted free agent.
"We are thrilled to be adding players of Nick’s and Taylor’s caliber to our organization," Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson said in a statement."The two bring a wealth of experience and leadership that will strengthen not only our forward group, but aid in the development of our entire roster." Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyHall has two years left on his contract that carries a cap hit of $6 million. The Blackhawks want to maintain their long-term financial flexibility, so Hall is a perfect short-term option for them to bridge the gap. They likely would have had to overpay in term for a similar player on the open market.
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