With the Edmonton Oilers looking to load up once again this year they have been linked to former star forward Taylor Hall this week. Earlier this month <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/edmonton-oilers/nhl-insider-reveals-what-he-hearing-the-edmonton-oilers-will-try-to-fix-at-the-nhl-trade-deadline' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Oilers insider Bob Stauffer revealed that the team's biggest need was a top four defenseman.</a> With that need in mind, many fans and reports have been focused on different defensemen who could be available this season by the NHL trade deadline. Despite this initial report that the Oilers are looking to add a defenseman a new report from a separate source named Kurt Leavins has linked the Edmonton Oilers to a potential reunion with former first-overall pick Taylor Hall. <h3>Oilers reporter connects the team to former first overall pick Taylor Hall</h3> With the Edmonton Oilers continuing to struggle with offense outside of their star players focus has been shifted a bit from adding defensive players to adding a forward at the deadline. Over the last few weeks one name that has surfaced as a trade deadline candidate has been Taylor Hall. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/nypost/status/1868065453794275649'> </a></blockquote></div> In response to this a report from Kurt Leavins has linked the Oilers to adding Hall from the Chicago Blackhawks who are near the bottom of the NHL standings. The addition of Hall in Leavins' mind would be a trial run for a potential extension into the future as Hall is on an expiring contract. Here is a name you will have heard before: Taylor Hall. Chicago will unload the veteran winger at the deadline for an asset. It is inevitable. The former MVP and Edmonton Oiler could be a summer option in Edmonton. Would a playoff run be the best way to road test that option? Hmmm. - Kurt Leavins Hall in his career has been a bit of an inconsistent player when it comes to overall points and offense but is an elite puck transporter. At his best Hall is a top-end forward who can be dynamic off the rush and create chances both with his vision and passing as well as his shot. Over the last few seasons, Hall has been on non-playoff teams and likely would welcome a trade to a contender, especially with a familiar organization. If the Oilers' complimentary players continue to struggle this will be a situation that will be worth monitoring as the NHL Trade Deadline approaches.