Chicago's Reason For Trading For Taylor Hall Revealed

During June, the Blackhawks made a trade that raised eyebrows. They brought in Taylor Hall and obtained Nick Foligno's unrestricted free agency (UFA) rights. This puzzled many as the Blackhawks are in a rebuilding phase, while Hall and Foligno are usually associated with win-now teams.

Initially seen as a tactic to exploit the Boston Bruins' salary cap issues, a deeper motive has now emerged.

Through a recent social media post, the Blackhawks hinted at the real reason for getting Taylor Hall.

The mystery behind acquiring Taylor Hall is solved: he's meant to mentor Connor Bedard, the best prospect since Connor McDavid. Hall excels as a mentor, drawing from his experience. Since his 2010 draft, Hall has played alongside six first overall picks younger than him, including McDavid, Hughes, and others. Bedard is the seventh addition to this impressive list.

Though Hall's playing ability may have diminished, his talent for guiding young players in the spotlight is unmatched among NHL players. His guidance will undoubtedly shape Bedard's journey, solidifying Hall's role in Bedard's development.

As seen on Bruins Insider - The True Reason Why The Blackhawks Acquired Hall