Breaking: Former first overall pick on the verge of being traded!

We will update this article as news continues to develop.

According to a report from insider Bob McKenzie the Edmonton Oilers are closing in on a deal that would see them trading former first overall pick Taylor Hall to the New Jersey Devils. McKenzie did not elaborate on the details of a potential deal.

However another report from Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman has revealed that the Oilers were targeting Adam Larsson at the draft and even had  discussion involving a potential Hall/Larsson trade with other parts involved.

This could very well be the deal the Oilers are closing in on now with the Devils.