Taylor Hall’s actual black eye, courtesy of Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil, doesn’t hurt so much. “(Feels) good. It’s fine,” said Hall, whose right eyelid looked more red than black and had seven stitches in it.

Chicago Blackhawks left winger Taylor Hall can be a valuable contributor to a more competitive NHL team without costing too much in a trade, writes Adam Proteau.

Forward in final year of contract, unsure of future with team CHICAGO -- Taylor Hall likes where he's at, but the Chicago Blackhawks forward knows he could be with another team by the time the NHL Trade Deadline arrives at 3 p.