The Blackhawks announced Thursday that Hall will undergo knee surgery and will not return this season.

EDGE Analysis

Hall was acquired by Chicago in June with the hope that he would see first line minutes with Connor Bedard. But Hall was injured in training camp and then suffered a shoulder injury on Opening Night. Upon his return in early November, Hall had two goals in his first two games and then suffered a knee injury versus Tampa Bay on Nov. 9. Hall still has two years remaining on the four-year deal he signed with the Bruins in July of 2021. Expect him to be ready to go at training camp in September.

Hall is being evaluated for an undisclosed injury back in Chicago, ruling him out against the Blue Jackets on Wednesday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hall has already missed six games this season due to both lower-body and shoulder injuries but it's not immediately clear if this is related. With the 32-year-old winger on the shelf, Boris Katchouk will step into the lineup while Ryan Donato could find himself back on the power play Wednesday.

Hall (lower body) will return to the lineup Saturday against Nashville, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hall, who has missed the past two games, is slated to play on the second line and top power-play unit in Saturday's contest. In eight appearances this campaign, he has provided two goals, two assists and 15 shots on net.

The Blackhawks will decide Saturday if Hall (lower body) will be able to play against the Predators, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hall has been skating on the second line with Lukas Reichel and Taylor Raddysh at practice. Hall has two goals and four points in eight games. It was thought before the start of the season that Hall would play alongside Connor Bedard, but injuries to Hall have taken a toll on his play and Bedard has settled in nicely alongside Nick Foligno and Philipp Kurashev. Hall will still see power-play time with Bedard and that should help his fantasy value.

Hall (lower body) will not be in the lineup against Tampa Bay on Thursday but could return "soon after" according to coach Luke Richardson, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hall was skating in a second-line role at practice Wednesday, which could be an indication of where Richardson plans to deploy the veteran winger once he's given the all-clear. On the year, Hall has played in just eight games, tallying two goals on 15 shots and two assists along the way. In the meantime, Reese Johnson could take Hall's spot in the top six versus the Lightning.

Hall (lower body) won't play Sunday against Florida, according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

EDGE Analysis

Hall had to helped off the ice at the 14:27 mark of the third in Thursday's 5-3 win over Tampa Bay after taking a hit from Lightning forward Mikey Eyssimont. Hall has notched two goals and two assists in eight appearances this season.

Hall appeared to hurt his knee in the third period of Thursday's game versus the Lightning, but he was moving around in the locker room after the contest, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hall's injury looked bad at the time, but it may not be as severe as initially feared. The 31-year-old has already dealt with a shoulder injury this season. He can be considered day-to-day before Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Hall scored a goal on three shots in the Blackhawks' 5-2 victory over the Panthers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Hall converted off the rush to extend the Blackhawks' lead to 3-0. It ended up being the game-winning goal in Chicago's 5-2 win. The former Oiler has points in back-to-back games, and Hall should should continue to occupy a role in the Blackhawks' middle six while skating on the top power-play unit.

Hall (shoulder) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Saturday against Florida, per Scott Powers of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Hall missed three games after aggravating a shoulder injury that he initially suffered Oct. 11 against Boston. He has produced two assists and seven shots on goal in five appearances this season. Hall is projected to play on the third line alongside Jason Dickinson and Tyler Johnson. Hall could also see time on the top power-play unit.

Hall was back at practice Friday for the first time since aggravating his shoulder injury Oct. 21, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hall was also seeing time on the first power play and that has to be encouraging for the Blackhawks and Hall's fantasy managers. Hall has two assists in five games this season. He likely will play alongside Connor Bedard upon his return.