‘The newest Sabre is expected to play on a line with Eichel and could see immediate results, as Jeff Skinner did in 2018-19 when he scored 40 goals for the first time in his career. Line combinations will of course be up to Ralph Krueger — whose position as bench boss was a factor for Hall’s signing. Krueger was an Oilers assistant coach during Hall’s first two seasons in the NHL and the head coach of the team in 2012-13.’