Taylor Hall's journey to superstardom took a step in the right direction last season when the Edmonton Oilers winger led the team in scoring and displayed the leadership of a future captain.
As the former No. 1 draft pick attempts join the upper echelon of NHL players in 2013-14, moving from left wing to center at the start of the season is going to have a major impact on his development.
With the Oilers lacking depth down the middle because of Shawn Horcoff's offseason departure and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' injury, Edmonton is expected to make a bold move by giving Hall more responsibilities as a top-six center.
Taking a player who dominated on the wing with 50 points in 45 games and shifting him to center doesn't sound ideal, but there are plenty of reasons to believe that Hall is capable of making a successful transition.
Before we determine if a position change will help Hall reach superstardom, it's important to examine if the Calgary native is a good fit for this kind of role.
As a player with rapidly developing playmaking skills, the change to center and having more of the ice to cre ...
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Will Position Change Help Taylor Hall’s Ascent to NHL Superstardom?
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