Chicago Blackhawks left winger Taylor Hall can be a valuable contributor to a more competitive NHL team without costing too much in a trade, writes Adam Proteau.

As per Chicago Blackhawks beat reporter Ben Pope, Taylor Hall has apparately come to terms with his future with the organization likely being done. Noting that he wanted to stay and sign an extension with the team,

Taylor Hall’s actual black eye, courtesy of Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil, doesn’t hurt so much. “(Feels) good. It’s fine,” said Hall, whose right eyelid looked more red than black and had seven stitches in it.