Denver Post · Dec 22, 2019
Chambers: Democracy ruled in taking the Taylor Hall pass
David Zalubowski, The Associated PressIt appears the Avalanche took a pass on Taylor Hall in a joint decision that included the team’s top players.
In the days leading up to Hall’s trade last week to the Arizona Coyotes for draft picks and prospects, the Avs were considered the front-runners to acquire the 2018 Hart Trophy winner and pending unrestricted free agent. Colorado had the prospects and draft picks and a league-high $6.3 million in salary-cap space to acquire Hall in whatever capacity — as a “rental” or a guy they could sign long term.
That speculation came to a head when Hall was suddenly scratched from New Jersey’s lineup after warming up Dec. 13 at the Pepsi Center.