Taylor Hall Thriving in Carolina

0:00It's May 1st. This is Durham News today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Cory with the story. Taylor Hall is killing it with the Carolina Hurricanes right now. Leading the team with seven points in the playoffs, including two goals during their first round sweep of Ottawa, he came over in that massive three team trade last year with Colorado and Chicago, where Miko Rantannon was the big name heading to Carolina, but Hall. Turned out to be the real gem for the Hurricanes. Leading off a tough year in rebuilding Chicago, the 34-year-old Hall jumped at the chance to join a cup contender. Back in 2010, he was the number one overall pick by Edmonton, snagged five All-Star nods, and even won the heart trophy as league MVP with. New Jersey in 2017-18. Now, he's thriving in a supporting role that suits him perfectly. Hall's meshing seamlessly with linemates Logan Stankovan and Jackson Blake, praising how they battle for pucks and spread the ice. He loves Carolina's hardworking culture under coach Rod Brenda Moore, who's taken them

1:03to at least the second round every one of his eight seasons. Off the ice, Hall's become one of the guys, even bonding at the car table. Since signing an extension last postseason, Hall and his family are putting down roots in Raleigh. His youngest son was born here last fall, and they rave about the neighborhood walks, welcoming fans and electric arena vibe. It's a far cry from his nomadic career path. Hall sums it up best, your journey twists and turns, but right now, being a key cog in Carolina's wheel feels just right as they push deep into these playoffs.