Taylor Hall is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing with the Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League. Born on November 14, 1991, he was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers as the first overall pick of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Hall belongs to a sport-loving family, he was born in Calgary to parents Steve Hall and Kim Strba. Steve and Strba introduced Hall to hockey at the age of five. He nurtured his skills in the backyard rinks with his father. Hall played hockey in Calgary with North East Canucks where he won the Bantam AAA Calgary city championship during the 2004-05 season.
He joined the Ontario Hockey League with the Windsor Spitfires in the 2007-2008 season and contributed to the team to claim the Memorial Cup in 2009 and 2010. Hall was awarded the Stafford Smythe Memorial twice for being the most valuable player in the Memorial Cup Tournament. He has had an impressive career till now.
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How much is Taylor Hall getting paid?
For the 2024-25 season, Hall will earn a base salary of $5,250,000 and will carry a cap hit of $6,000,000. Taylor Hall signed a 4-year, $24,000,000 contract with the Boston Bruins, which includes a $2,000,000 signing bonus and guarantees him $24,000,000 overall. His average annual salary is $6,000,000.
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | Cash | Cumulative Cash |
| 2021-22 | 30 | $6,000,000 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 |
| 2022-23 | 31 | $6,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $11,500,000 |
| 2023-24 | 32 | $6,000,000 | $7,250,000 | $18,750,000 |
| 2024-25 | 33 | $6,000,000 | $5,250,000 | $24,000,000 |
How much does Taylor Hall earn per minute?
Taylor Hall will earn approximately $9.99 per minute throughout the 2024-2025 season as per our calculations
What are the terms of Taylor Hall's contract?
Taylor Hall was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks but is still under the terms of the contract he originally signed with the Boston Bruins. This means that although the Bruins initially signed him to the 4-year, $24 million contract, the Blackhawks are now responsible for paying his salary after acquiring him via trade. His contract include:
- 2022-23: 16 team no trade list
- 2023-2024: 10 teams no-trade list
How much is Taylor Hall's contract guaranteed?
His four-year $24,000,000 contract is fully guaranteed. Out of $24,000,000, he has already earned $18,750,000.
Taylor Hall career earnings
Over 13 years, Hall has earned $71,450,000 through 2024, with a projected total of $76,700,000. He has played for six teams, starting with $900,000 annually, and significantly increased his earnings, reaching $7,250,000 in 2023 despite injuries.
Taylor Hall contract history
Taylor Hall has had a notable contract history throughout his NHL career. He began with a rookie deal after being drafted first overall by the Edmonton Oilers, where he later signed a long-term extension. After his time with the Oilers, Hall signed a high-value one-year deal with the Buffalo Sabres before moving on to the Boston Bruins, where he inked a four-year extension. Hall was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in 2023 but remains under the terms of his Boston contract.
| Team | Years | Term | Signing Bonus | Total Contract Value | Average Annual Salary | Free Agent |
| Edmonton Oilers | 2010-2012 | 3 years, $11,250,000 (Rookie) | $270,000 | $11,250,000 | $3,750,000 | 2013 / RFA |
| Edmonton Oilers | 2013-2019 | 7 years, $42,000,000 (Extension) | N/A | $42,000,000 | $6,000,000 | 2020 / UFA |
| Buffalo Sabres | 2020-2021 | 1 year, $8,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | 2021 / UFA |
| Boston Bruins | 2021-2025 | 4 years, $24,000,000 (Extension) | $2,000,000 | $24,000,000 | $6,000,000 | 2025 / UFA |
FAQs
A.Yes, Taylor Hall was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks on June 26, 2023.
A. The Edmonton Oilers traded Taylor Hall to the New Jersey Devils on June 29, 2016.
A. He is under a four-year contract with the Boston Bruins for $24,000,000 with a cap hit of $6,000,000.
A. Taylor Hall has played with various teams throughout his NHL career including Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres, and Boston Bruins.
A. Hall played junior hockey with the Windsor Spitfires in the Ontario Hockey League.
