‘In a conference call Sunday night, Adams said Hall was the team’s top target in free agency and that he initiated talks with Hall’s representatives immediately Friday afternoon. Meanwhile, coach Ralph Krueger also had several direct conversations with Hall. The 28-year-old was taken No. 1 overall by Edmonton in 2010 and played under Krueger when Krueger was both an assistant for the Oilers and the head coach for the 2013 lockout season.’
A seismic move for Sabres: Former Hart winner Taylor Hall signs one-year deal
Source: Buffalo News