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08:22 AM ET 10.05 | It appears as if Taylor Hall, who all along preferred to play in the AHL during the lockout, will get his wish. Because Hall was still recovering from shoulder surgery and had not been cleared to play, the Oilers could not assign him to the AHL's Oklahoma City Barons by the Sept. 15 deadline. ... But last week, the AHL sent out a memo to its parent teams stipulating that players who do not require waivers can sign an AHL contract. If the lockout ended at mid-season, that contract would then be voided. ... So when Hall is cleared to play, which will be a few weeks from now, he can sign an AHL deal with the Barons. In the meantime, he'll continue skating and practising with the junior Edmonton Oil Kings of the Western Hockey League.

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October 5, 2012 08:54 AM ET

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That should beef up the Barons.

Canuck eh?

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October 5, 2012 08:59 AM ET

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The AHL got pretty rough last lockout. Not sure this is the best move to prevent Hall from becoming a band-aid.

dannylimes

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October 5, 2012 10:02 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:59 AM ET 10.05 by dannylimes

The AHL got pretty rough last lockout. Not sure this is the best move to prevent Hall from becoming a band-aid.

He is a man among boys in the 'A' He'll be fine

Swamp Dragon

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October 5, 2012 10:49 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:54 AM ET 10.05 by Canuck eh?

That should beef up the Barons.

Damn! I only wish OK City was closer to where I live! I'd have a chance to watch some great hockey!

roamer

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October 5, 2012 11:20 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:54 AM ET 10.05 by Canuck eh?

That should beef up the Barons.

It wouldn't occur to them to rehab, instead they'll reinjure.

shiprock

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October 5, 2012 02:08 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:54 AM ET 10.05 by Canuck eh?

That should beef up the Barons.

i suggest the Barons stay away from any Beef coming out of Alberta these days.

whale2

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October 5, 2012 02:12 PM ET

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Originally posted 10:49 AM ET 10.05 by roamer

Damn! I only wish OK City was closer to where I live! I'd have a chance to watch some great hockey!

Hopefully the OK City fans get out and watch them They will see some entertaining hockey