Philly85*
I Ain't Even Mad
- Mar 28, 2009
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Maybe we watch different Taylor Halls. He puts up points, great. I don't think he makes his team better. I know this because I constantly see the Oilers at the top of the lottery. I'm a Leafs fan and he reminds me a lot of Kessel. Great point producer, but never going to lead a team to the promise land. Kessel was fortunate to land on a team with 2 of the 5 best players in the league and he got a Cup. Hall is going to Jersey, we'll see how much better he makes them.
He doesn't just "put up points". Defences focus on him so much it opens up extra lanes for teammates, he's good along the boards, and he's an excellent passer/playmaker, one of the more underrated players in the league in this aspect. Can make plays at full speed. He's been getting better every year in every way.
Just because a team finishes at the bottom of the league, doesn't mean you can pin it on one player. Again, if you haven't noticed, the OILERS HAVE HAD THE WORST BLUELINE IN THE LEAGUE, like six years running. No puck moving D. No PP threat. Young team with no vets. Coaching carousel. Lots of injuries. But yes, let's put that on Hall.
NJ fans are going to love this guy. Put some RESPECK ON IT!