Taylor Hall declines Canada invite for World Championship

Thanks, but no thanks.

New Jersey Devils forward Taylor Hall has declined the opportunity to suit up for Team Canada at the World Championship, Devils reporter Amanda Stein announced Tuesday.

The invitation was extended after Hall and the Devils were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Tampa Bay Lightning in five games.

Hall has previously suited up for three world championships, with his most recent appearance coming in 2016.

The 2018 World Championship begins in Denmark on May 4.