Taylor Hall is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was the first overall pick in the 2010 NHL entry draft selected by the Edmonton Oilers. He played the first six years of his career for the Oilers before spending the next four with the New Jersey Devils. Hall became more of a journeyman after his stint in New Jersey, however, as he also played for the Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, and Chicago Blackhawks.