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08:23 AM ET 08.14 | The next would-be young star to re-up with his current team may be Taylor Hall. The Edmonton Oilers have resumed preliminary talks with [Hall's] representatives on a contract extension, according to TSN. ... Hall, 20, is entering the final season of his three-year entry level contract. He is set to make $2.85 million for the 2012-13 campaign. In 61 games with the Oilers last season, he scored a 27 goals and 53 points, up from the 22 goals and 42 points he tallied in his rookie campaign. Hall was taken first overall by the Oilers in the 2010 NHL Draft.

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August 14, 2012 08:42 AM ET

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I think they expected more from the kid. They'll sign him in the $3m-$4m per year range for a couple years. I don't expect to see a 6 year or longer deal.

dblewis03

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August 14, 2012 08:53 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:42 AM ET 08.14 by dblewis03

I think they expected more from the kid. They'll sign him in the $3m-$4m per year range for a couple years. I don't expect to see a 6 year or longer deal.

He's dealt with injuries a lot. Wouldn't surprise me if the Oilers erred on the side of caution, but if he remains healthy and starts putting up points, does he remember and resent Edmonton's lack of faith come UFA time? Edmonton isn't exactly NY or LA when it comes to attracting guys. And Edmonton isn't a piece or two from Cup contention, it's going to take a few years at least.

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August 14, 2012 09:03 AM ET

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nobody should sign ANYBODY for longer than that

Spiny Norman

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August 14, 2012 09:30 AM ET

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Always the question - try to lock him up little longer for more than he is worth now, hoping it will be a discount in a few years, or play the game of give you what you deserve now and then really pay up later.

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August 14, 2012 09:33 AM ET

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Oilers close to locking up young star?

For a moment there I thought he'd gone all Randy Travis on us.

Canuck eh?

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August 14, 2012 09:46 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:30 AM ET 08.14 by Nard Dog

Always the question - try to lock him up little longer for more than he is worth now, hoping it will be a discount in a few years, or play the game of give you what you deserve now and then really pay up later.

Exactly. Either way its a gamble. If you go long term you're gambling that he will get better, if you go short term you're gambling that he won't.

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August 14, 2012 09:48 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:33 AM ET 08.14 by Canuck eh?

Oilers close to locking up young star?For a moment there I thought he'd gone all Randy Travis on us.

or Jeffery Dahmer

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August 14, 2012 09:56 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:48 AM ET 08.14 by Spiny Norman

or Jeffery Dahmer

Then he'd have pay an arm and a leg for a lawyer.

Canuck eh?

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August 14, 2012 10:26 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:56 AM ET 08.14 by Canuck eh?

Then he'd have pay an arm and a leg for a lawyer.

if the lawyer would go out on a limb for him

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August 14, 2012 10:34 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:26 AM ET 08.14 by Spiny Norman

if the lawyer would go out on a limb for him

They'd have to get off on the right foot.

Canuck eh?

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August 14, 2012 11:14 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:34 AM ET 08.14 by Canuck eh?

They'd have to get off on the right foot.

Yeah well all the left feet keep washing up on your shore

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August 14, 2012 11:17 AM ET

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Originally posted 11:14 AM ET 08.14 by Swamp Dragon

Yeah well all the left feet keep washing up on your shore

I heard they were trying to get a head

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August 14, 2012 11:31 AM ET

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Originally posted 11:14 AM ET 08.14 by Swamp Dragon

Yeah well all the left feet keep washing up on your shore

A real bad dancer he was.

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August 14, 2012 11:40 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:42 AM ET 08.14 by dblewis03

I think they expected more from the kid. They'll sign him in the $3m-$4m per year range for a couple years. I don't expect to see a 6 year or longer deal.

I don't know why you wuold say that the Oilers are very happy with Hall. His injuries are a concern but he shows up every night and has tons of skill, believe me the oppossition knows when he is on the ice. He will get the same deal Skinner got.

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August 14, 2012 11:51 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:53 AM ET 08.14 by dannylimes

He's dealt with injuries a lot. Wouldn't surprise me if the Oilers erred on the side of caution, but if he remains healthy and starts putting up points, does he remember and resent Edmonton's lack of faith come UFA time? Edmonton isn't exactly NY or LA when it comes to attracting guys. And Edmonton isn't a piece or two from Cup contention, it's going to take a few years at least.

I think what will happen is the Oilers pay him and Eberle lots and give them long term deals. These guys are the face of the franchise and the Oil have to show good faith.
Justin Schultz was a highly sought after FA he chose to play in Edmonton so maybe FA's are looking at Edmonton a little differently

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August 14, 2012 11:58 AM ET

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Originally posted 11:40 AM ET 08.14 by whale2

I don't know why you wuold say that the Oilers are very happy with Hall. His injuries are a concern but he shows up every night and has tons of skill, believe me the oppossition knows when he is on the ice. He will get the same deal Skinner got.

I think he's a good player and will be rewarded....

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August 14, 2012 12:10 PM ET

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Originally posted 10:26 AM ET 08.14 by Spiny Norman

if the lawyer would go out on a limb for him

They would love to get their teeth on it.

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August 14, 2012 12:34 PM ET

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Originally posted 09:33 AM ET 08.14 by Canuck eh?

Oilers close to locking up young star?For a moment there I thought he'd gone all Randy Travis on us.

lol......

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August 14, 2012 01:20 PM ET

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Originally posted 09:33 AM ET 08.14 by Canuck eh?

Oilers close to locking up young star?For a moment there I thought he'd gone all Randy Travis on us.

or taken holy orders

Spiny Norman

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August 14, 2012 02:36 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:42 AM ET 08.14 by dblewis03

I think they expected more from the kid. They'll sign him in the $3m-$4m per year range for a couple years. I don't expect to see a 6 year or longer deal.

They've gotten plenty out of him .... whenever he wasn't injured. If he doesn't abandon his self-destructive, kamikaze style the Oilers won't get much more out of him and might lose him permanently to self inflicted wounds. I hope they move him to center so they can save him from himself.