I actually think Buffalo could have played hardball here too.
Hall has had a terrible season and a strong end of season and playoffs is going to be needed for him to get a better contract offer next year.
If you’re have a better offer from another team tell him accept the deal to his team, or he can spend the rest of the year on the bench in Buffalo.
Almost a game of chicken and Buffalo seemed to be the one that blinked first here.
In the end Hall probably excepts because playing meaningful hockey for the next month or two at all is probably more important to him than being able to pick his spot at this point.
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