Taylor Hall is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger, playing with the Carolina Hurricanes 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. 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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Taylor Hall contract
Taylor Hall signed a four-year contract with the Boston Bruins in 2021 worth $24 million. The deal includes a $2 million signing bonus and guarantees the full $24 million, giving Hall an average annual salary of $6 million, according to Spotrac. The contract started when he was 30 years old and will expire in 2025, making him an unrestricted free agent (UFA) at age 34. The deal also featured trade restrictions, including a 16-team no-trade list in 2022–23 and a 10-team no-trade list in 2023–24.
Taylor Hall contract breakdown
| 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 |
Taylor Hall salary: 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.
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 and then the Carolina Hurricanes 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 includes:
- 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, as per Spotrac. Out of $24,000,000, he has already earned $18,750,000.
Taylor Hall's career earnings
Over 13 years of NHL career, Hall has earned $76,700,000 through 2025 (via Spotrac). He has played for seven teams, starting with $900,000 annually, and significantly increased his earnings, reaching $7,250,000 in 2023 despite injuries.
Taylor Hall's 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, as per Spotrac.
| 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 is married to Rachel Rush.
A. Taylor Hall has scored six hat tricks in his career as of 2025.
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.
