While early speculations pointed toward a possible concussion due to his prolonged absence, Hall clarified on Sunday that the injury pertained to his shoulder. As Hall expressed,
"Was it a hit to the head? Maybe, but I passed the concussion protocol with ease. It's just dealing with a shoulder thing. That's hockey, that's how it goes, and at the end of the day, you've got to control the spots you put yourself in on the ice."