Former Oiler Taylor Hall played in Edmonton for the first time since he was traded to the New Jersey Devils for defenceman Adam Larsson.
His return was celebrated by the Oilers organization with a tribute early in the first period. Oilers fans responded with a standing ovation.
Welcome back, @hallsy09. #NJDvsEDM http://pic.twitter.com/4yjAn4otij
— @EdmontonOilers
Oilers fans give Taylor Hall a standing ovation. As they should.
— @Sun_Tychkowski
Even though he's an opposing threat on game night, Oilers fans still gave Hall the recognition he deserves.
I for one will always love Taylor Hall. Prof Hockey is entertainment, he always entertained. Added excitement in some dark Oiler days.
— @solid_guarantee
Welcome back Taylor Hall! Go Oilers Go! #EdmontonOilers http://pic.twitter.com/NONIsfS7zY
— @carchalupa
Little jersey ready for tonight's game. Once an @EdmontonOilers always an Oiler ... warm welcome to @hallsy09. http://pic.twitter.com/aJNWFVJFZN
— @luckygreen27
Hall's return was so well received that the New Jersey Devils expressed their gratitude towards the Oilers organization via Twitter.
Respect. 👏🏒👏🏒👏🏒 #NJDvsEDM http://pic.twitter.com/zh8m4gG9sD
— @NJDevils
Shoutout to the @EdmontonOilers and all the fans in Edmonton for giving @hallsy09 a warm welcome back! #NJDvsEDM https://t.co/ClCNaJ2wMZ
— @NJDevils
The Oilers picked Hall No. 1 overall in the 2010 NHL draft, and he went on to score 132 goals and 328 points in 381 games representing Edmonton.
A native of Calgary, Hall did not want to be traded and was left feeling bitter by the trade back in June 2016.
Despite any negative emotions Hall may have felt, he never them show.
Ben Lovejoy on @hallsy09 "We gave him every chance to complain about EDM, he wouldn't. @EdmontonOilers should be proud of ambassador he was"
— @DebPlacey
He lead by example on the ice and off — the Oilers still have not forgotten about that till this day.
"The organization appreciates all the things he did for us in his time here." Coach McLellan as #Oilers host Taylor Hall & NJ tomorrow
— @EdmontonOilers
Although he doesn't wear an Oilers jersey anymore, Edmonton fans still show Hall respect.
Taylor Hall's determination and effort was exceptional for the Oilers. He's a winner and the team failed him. Respect him tonight.
— @NateInVegas
Heading out to Oilers game soon. Remember Taylor Hall is an exceptional elite winger. Oilers did him wrong. Cheer loud for him!
— @marsha083
Prior to Thursday nights game, Hall was confident that he would receive a warm welcome from the city of Edmonton's fans.
"I think I'll get a good applause... That's the kind of fans & people that are here in Edmonton." @NJDevils' Taylor Hall on return to #yeg http://pic.twitter.com/EInaiKiDZG
— @EdmontonOilers
The 25-year-old New Jersey Devil will represent the Metropolitan Division in the 2017 NHL all-star game.
Edmonton welcomes former Oiler Taylor Hall with love
0 commentaires:
Enregistrer un commentaire