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In a way I'm actually relieved that Hall will be traded, as a Devils fan. Overpaying him on an 8 year deal to stay a Devil would have been a huge risk/mistake long term. He would've cost about $88M+ for the Devils. Big time UFA signings are usually a mistake for a rebuilding team. Panarin being an exception to that rule.
I think the. most likely landing spot for Hall is either COL or ARI if an extension is in place. If he's traded purely as a rental, I think BOS, DAL, or NSH are all in the mix. I don't think Shero will trade him to NYI, PIT, or PHI b/c of the possibility that one of these teams re-signs him (division rivals).
I'll choose BOS. They're depth scoring is probably their only weak link and Hall would def. make the Bruins the team to beat, in my opinion.