cpsman
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- Aug 18, 2010
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I what the EDM fans said about him at the time of the trade was true then he’s not the same player anymore. He may never have become this kind of player staying in EDM. EDM fans bashing him based on their version of Hall are misguided. Give him credit for turning his attitude and game around. EDM needed a culture change and Hall at that time was not the guy to mentor young impressionable players. Probably not during his first year in NJ which was a train wreck. A lot of credit has to go to Shero and his sit down with Hall last summer. Their discussion prompted Hall to reinvent himself for the better. EDM has a bright future and a lot to be excited about.
I really like this post, but it still stings as an Oilers fan. I agree that Hall would never become this player in Edmonton. He was more of a selfish player and not a team player in Edmonton, and I don't think being in the same situation dealing with the same people would force him to realize he needed to mature. A scenery change was necessary.
That being said, Chiarelli absolutely got DESTROYED on that trade. It looks way worse now, but even back then it looked lopsided. His value was way higher than Larsson even as an immature young LW. He was still a star at that level with huge upside. Chiarelli did not have to make that move right then and there. He could have waited it out a little longer before agreeing to a trade.