Multiple reports out of Warrior Ice Arena state that Hall donned a regular sweater for the first time during Wednesday morning's practice.
Conor Ryan from Boston.com also mentioned that the returning player was skating on an interesting looking third line:
A third line featuring a former first overall pick and Hart winner, Tyler Bertuzzi, and Charlie Coyle seems rather daunting for the rest of the league. This should give Boston a significant edge in maneuvering any of their top 9 forwards.
One might wonder if Jim Montgomery is eager to have Hall back in the lineup to build chemistry with Bertuzzi, whom he's never played with before.
However, Hall acknowledged that although he is nearing a return, there's more answers needed. As quoted by Ty Anderson:
It remains to be seen whether Montgomery will want Hall, Nick Foligno, or even Derek Forbort in the lineup during the regular season, with only five games left.
Hall, 31, has scored 16 goals and contributed 20 assists in 58 games. His last appearance was against the Vancouver Canucks on February 25th, during the Bruins' Western road trip.
As read on Bruins Insider - Morning Skate Brings Major Updates on Hall.
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