General manager Peter Chiarelli had a lot of reasoning behind the deal. He justified his actions, saying that while Hall was an outstanding player, the team needed a change and stronger defense.
Now, considering how far the Oilers are into the season, we pose the question many are curious to understanding: is Edmonton better off?
Comparing the Numbers
Number-wise, the Oilers surely are missing Hall’s offense. In 20 games, he has eight goals and 20 points, proving to be a huge part of the Devils’ scoring. While the Oilers are getting necessary offense from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, their other offensive forwards, including Jordan Eberle and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins are struggling to find their touch.