Taylor Hall
A former first overall draft pick whose explosive speed and powerful shot made him one of hockey's most electrifying and sought-after wingers.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Canadian ice hockey player·Birthday: November 14·Millennials
Biography
Taylor Hall's hockey journey is a narrative of immense expectation and nomadic brilliance. Selected first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in 2010, he carried the weight of a struggling franchise on his shoulders from day one. His time in Edmonton showcased his breathtaking acceleration and offensive flair, though team success remained elusive. A trade to New Jersey became a career pivot, where he transformed into a complete, dominant force, orchestrating plays and dragging the Devils into the playoffs in a Hart Trophy-winning season. His subsequent path saw him become a valuable, high-impact rental for contenders, from Boston to Carolina, his game evolving from pure highlight-reel offense to a more nuanced, two-way threat. Hall's legacy is that of a dynamic talent who, despite frequent changes of scenery, consistently altered the complexion of every game he played.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Taylor was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Taylor Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Taylor's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player in the 2017-18 season with the New Jersey Devils.
- Recorded a 26-game point streak during the 2017-18 season, the longest by a Devil and one of the longest in modern NHL history.
- Was selected first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
- Represented Canada internationally, winning a gold medal at the 2015 IIHF World Championship and the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
Did You Know?
He played junior hockey for the Windsor Spitfires and won the Memorial Cup in 2009 and 2010.
His father was a Canadian Football League player for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
He is known for his distinctive, powerful skating stride, which analysts often break down for its efficiency.
“Being traded showed me this is a business, and you have to adapt.”
