I think the amount of development that can go on in the press-box is underrated, especially for young players who are still developing physically and would probably benefit from taking a few nights off. That’s why I suggested keeping Omark with the Oilers to start the year and have H.O.P.E. rotate into the press-box on a regular basis throughout the season. They’d get a lot more rest and time to recover, and they could sit up there with a coach to learn more about the game.

I think your expectations of the learning curve is a little high. Hall has been playing this way for years. Scouts knew it when they watched him, management knew it when they drafted him.

And tonight it became apparent that either Hall is doomed to repeat some mistakes several times, or he’s turning a deaf ear to his captain and linemate

This season will be a learning curve. I dont think Hall right now knows how to change his game. It will definitely take some time for him to change his tendencies. Its his habit. So expecting him to play differently just after a game ir two is kinda crazy.

That said, a couple of games in the press box will definitely help. When a person watches a game from a spectator perspective, a lot of things become less abstract. especially positioning.

“tonight it became apparent that either Hall is doomed to repeat some mistakes several times, or he’s turning a deaf ear to his captain and linemate.”

Probably best to trade him now while his value is high. An 18 year old who hasn’t learned to both listen and implement after three games is clearly an anomaly. Most 18 year olds learn overnight.