Jonathan Willis of The Athletic: Again, Taylor Hall represents the top commodity in this trade market. Any trade will net a ton in value. However, the real question is how long will Hall stay productive. Can he extend that to his mid-thirties or come close?
Among Taylor Hall’s comparables, Zach Parise represents the closest match. If Parise had signed a seven-year deal, he would still be lauded as a productive player. His WAR had hovered around 4.6-4.8 in his platform years. That was slightly lower than Hall’s peak. The forward could be a first-line player still or injured or worse.