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Boston Bruins should extend Taylor Hall now

By Jack Long

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 15: Taylor Hall #71 of the Boston Bruins looks on during the first period against the New York Islanders at TD Garden on April 15, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 15: Taylor Hall #71 of the Boston Bruins looks on during the first period against the New York Islanders at TD Garden on April 15, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – APRIL 13: Taylor Hall #71 of the Boston Bruins skates during the first period of a game against the Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden on April 13, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 13: Taylor Hall #71 of the Boston Bruins skates during the first period of a game against the Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden on April 13, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

What could a Boston Bruins Taylor Hall contract look like?

Taylor Hall has had an interesting last few seasons with plenty of ups and downs. To that end, it will be interesting to see the value that the Boston Bruins and Hall’s camp have on the player. It will also be interesting to see if either camp has more of a priority on term or dollar amount. Let’s look at two contract options that could make both sides content.

Contract #1 – Big money, low term

2 year, $14 million – AAV $7 million

The Boston Bruins core could be headed towards a major shakeup over the next few seasons with key veterans and young studs heading towards contract years. If the Bruins want to remain competitive but don’t want a long-term commitment, a short-term higher dollar contract might be the best move. Taylor Hall may be more inclined to take a shorter-term contract with the hopes that the financials of the league rebound in the next couple of seasons and a salary cap jump could equal more money long-term down the road.

Contract #2 – Lower money, more security

5 year, $25 million – AAV $5 million

The Boston Bruins are an organization that prioritizes consistent competitiveness. If the Bruins see a longer window than currently thought and/or that their prospects or cap space can fill the potential voids of impending free agents – they could be more willing to lock in the player for the rest of his prime. Taylor Hall has been through the ringer these past few seasons and looks like he may be at a point where he could prioritize consistency and term over big-money deals.

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