Former Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall broke his silence on the lack of playing time with Connor Bedard, delivering a bold statement aimed at interim coach Anders Sorensen.

Hall was acquired from the Bruins, along with current captain Nick Foligno, on June 26, 2023, to help Bedard, then an 18-year-old rookie, transition to the NHL from the Western Hockey League. Hall had four points (two goals, two assists) in 10 games before having season-ending ACL surgery on his right knee in November 2023.

Young phenom Connor Bedard expressed his surprise and disappointment upon hearing the news that veteran Taylor Hall had been traded from the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Chicago Blackhawks were the third team involved in Friday's blockbuster Mikko Rantanen trade. They got decent value in exchange for Taylor Hall, but might have impacted Connor Bedard's development in the process.

The Chicago Blackhawks were still smarting a bit Saturday from a couple of letdowns the night before. Not only did they lose to the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in overtime — after leading 3-1 — but they also felt the absence of forward Taylor Hall,

RALEIGH, N.C. — In the weeks leading up to his trade to Carolina, Taylor Hall repeatedly said he wanted to stay in Chicago, that he wanted to be a part of what the Blackhawks were building, that he wanted to settle down in one city in the twilight of his peripatetic career.

With all the recent upheaval surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks, the focus has really turned to rookie standout Connor Bedard and his thoughts after Taylor Hall's exit. It's been quite a week for ...

Will he re-sign in Carolina after this season -- and if not, where else? And what will other contenders do to keep pace ahead of the March 7 deadline?

The St. Louis Blues have moved on from winger Brandon Saad after three and a half seasons. The 32-year-old winger is a two-time Stanley Cup winner and veteran of over 900 NHL games, but his time with the Blues has come to an end as the team placed him on waivers for the purposes of terminating his contract.

Tonight, the Carolina Hurricanes skate on home ice for the first time since the blockbuster trade. Hall makes his first appearance against his former team, while Teuvo Teravainen returns to Raleigh for the first time since signing with Chicago this summer.

The Montreal Canadiens should be buyers ahead of the trade deadline to show youth a vote of confidence for a strong season so far.