“Well, the trade put a wrench in things, that’s for sure,” Hall said on Tuesday at the Biosteel camp, getting a laugh out of the crowd of reporters around him. Hall, shockingly, was dealt to the New Jersey Devils for defenceman Adam Larsson. The 24-year-old left-winger had just finished his sixth season with the Edmonton Oilers and his first playing alongside Connor McDavid. Despite a 31-win season, there was optimism about the future and, for Hall, to finally get a taste of the NHL playoffs. On the day of the trade, Hall said he felt slighted by the deal.

Source: thestar August 23, 2016 21:22 UTC