Hall IMO is a definite yes. There's also the hometown factor- when have the flames had a hometown hero to drive the proverbial bus? Lanny was probably the closest? Maybe Iggy could count since he was albertan. IMO there's a huge intangible factor with getting/being the home town hero, and I think Hall will absolutely feast on that energy. Historically he is a player who shows up more as the intensity increases. Look at Edmonton 13-14 (when Hall was really given the keys) and NJ 17-19 (when rumors were that he was over the hill, and he got "reenergized" by NJ. Or look at his memorial cup or WJC performances.
Hall in flaming red will be a delight to behold.
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