Report: Coyotes to make another pitch to Hall on Wednesday

The Arizona Coyotes will make another pitch to Taylor Hall on Wednesday to keep the star forward off the free-agent market, according to TSN's Darren Dreger.

Hall, 28, is set to become an unrestricted free agent when the NHL offseason begins and would be one of the most prized commodities on the open market. The Coyotes acquired Hall in a trade with the New Jersey Devils in December.

The 2018 Hart Trophy winner said in May he is seeking a long-term contract despite next year's salary cap remaining flat at $81.5 million due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Coming off just his second playoff appearance in 10 NHL seasons, Hall also emphasized that winning is the prevailing factor when it comes to choosing where to sign.

The dynamic winger reportedly had a meeting with Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo, his son Alex Jr., and team president and CEO Xavier Gutierrez in July.

The Coyotes promoted Steve Sullivan to interim general manager after former GM John Chayka terminated his contract with the club over the summer.

Hall recorded 16 goals and 52 points over 65 games between the Devils and Coyotes this season and added six points in nine playoff contests with Arizona.

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