This wasn’t supposed to end this way. This was supposed to end in nine years, with Taylor Hall playing his last season with the “C” on his chest. Maybe he was a little beat up, but in a Ryan Getzlaf type way where he’s still somewhat of a contributor. The New Jersey Devils were now perennial contenders, and Hall had multiple chances to prove he can be a major contributor on a team that goes far in the postseason. We are having outright discussions if the Devils first MVP should have his number go up in the rafters next to Patrik Elias.