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Why Taylor Hall chose No. 9 with the Devils

There were plenty of questions for Taylor Hall when he was traded to the Devils in June, including one simple one that would be his decision:

What jersey number would he wear?

Hall's No. 4 that he wore with the Edmonton Oilers is retired by the Devils in honor of Scott Stevens, so he knew from the outset that he would be changing.

See what Devils players and management have said about Taylor Hall since he was acquired by the Devils in June.

Just about a month after the trade, the Devils announced Hall would don No.