Taylor Pyatt

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Taylor Pyatt
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Pyatt with the Penguins in 2014.
Born (1981-08-19) August 19, 1981 (age 42)
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 235 lb (107 kg; 16 st 11 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for New York Islanders
Buffalo Sabres
Vancouver Canucks
Phoenix Coyotes
New York Rangers
Pittsburgh Penguins
Genève-Servette HC
NHL draft 8th overall, 1999
New York Islanders
Playing career 19992015

Taylor William Pyatt (born August 19, 1981) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, Phoenix Coyotes, New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins. Drafted from the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), he played major junior hockey with the Sudbury Wolves.

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Playing career

Early career

Pyatt played three seasons with the Sudbury Wolves of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). After scoring 75 points in 68 games in his second OHL season, Pyatt was selected eighth overall in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders. The next season, his third and final with Sudbury, Pyatt scored 89 points in 68 games, earning OHL First All-Star Team honours.

New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres

In 2000–01, Pyatt made the final cut out of the Islanders' training camp as the only player with no prior NHL experience. [1] On November 27, 2000, he scored his first NHL goal, against the Tampa Bay Lightning. [2] After Pyatt's rookie season, during which he scored 18 points in 78 games, the Islanders traded him to the Buffalo Sabres (along with Tim Connolly) in exchange for Frank J. Selke Trophy winner Michael Peca in a draft-day trade.

During the 2004–05 lockout, Pyatt went overseas to play for Hammarby IF of the Swedish HockeyAllsvenskan.

Vancouver Canucks

After four seasons with Buffalo, on July 14, 2006, Pyatt was traded to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft (later traded by Buffalo to the Calgary Flames). Pyatt benefitted from playing on the Canucks' top line with twins Henrik and Daniel Sedin, [3] leading to career highs in goals and points, with 23 and 37 respectively.

Pyatt with the Canucks in 2007. Taylor Pyatt1.jpg
Pyatt with the Canucks in 2007.

During the 2007–08 season, on January 13, 2008, Pyatt took a stick to the face. Getting in the way of an Eric Brewer clearing attempt in a game against the St. Louis Blues, he required 25 stitches in his upper lip and a splint in his mouth to hold up his teeth. [4] He wore a full face shield upon his return to the lineup and elected to wear a visor for the remainder of his Vancouver tenure. Despite being taken off the Canucks' top line with the Sedins during the season, Pyatt completed the campaign matching his career-high of 37 points, as well as setting a new career mark for assists with 21. The next season, in 2008–09, Pyatt was sidelined for eight games due to a foot injury suffered on December 17, 2008. [5] Following an injury to Pavol Demitra during the 2009 playoffs, Pyatt made his return to the lineup on May 5 for Game 3 of the second round against the Chicago Blackhawks. [6] Following the Canucks' second round elimination, it was revealed Pyatt required off-season surgery to his knee. [7]

Phoenix Coyotes

After not being re-signed by the Canucks, Pyatt became an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2009. [8] Two months later, he signed a one-year, $600,000 contract with the Phoenix Coyotes. [9] [10] Going into his first season with the Coyotes, Pyatt suffered a lower body injury during training camp and missed the team's first five regular season games. [11] One month after returning to the Coyotes' lineup, he and younger brother Tom Pyatt of the Montreal Canadiens played against each other for the first time in their careers. [12] On December 23, 2009, as the Coyotes played their final game before the NHL Christmas break against the Anaheim Ducks, Pyatt scored the second goal of the game, his 200th career NHL point. [13] Near the end of the regular season, Pyatt recorded a Gordie Howe hat trick against the Colorado Avalanche after scoring a goal, recording an assist and engaging in a fight. [14] The Coyotes defeated the Avalanche 6–2 and clinched their first playoff berth in seven seasons. [14] Pyatt finished the regular season with 12 goals and 23 points in 74 games played. In the playoffs, he scored one goal and recorded one assist as the Coyotes were eliminated in the Western Conference Quarterfinals by the Detroit Red Wings in seven games. [15]

Pyatt with the Coyotes in 2010. Taylor Pyatt Coyotes practice.jpg
Pyatt with the Coyotes in 2010.

On June 21, 2010, Pyatt signed a two-year, $2 million contract extension with Phoenix, avoiding unrestricted free agency. [16] In his second season with the Coyotes, Pyatt began scoring more frequently than in his previous season. However, on December 20, 2010, in a 6–1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Pyatt suffered an upper body injury during a fight with Penguins enforcer Deryk Engelland and was subsequently placed on the Coyotes' injured reserve list. [17] After missing four games, he returned to the lineup for the Coyotes' New Year's Eve game against the St. Louis Blues. [18]

New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins

On July 3, 2012, Pyatt signed with the New York Rangers on a two-year, $3.1 million contract. In the final year of his contract with the Rangers on January 2, 2014, Pyatt was claimed off of waivers by the Pittsburgh Penguins. He scored his first goal with the Penguins on January 15, 2014, against the Washington Capitals. He would add three more goals during the remainder of the season. He did not play in the 2014 playoffs.

Switzerland and retirement

On July 24, 2014, with indication of little NHL interest, Pyatt agreed to a one-year free agent contract with Swiss team Genève-Servette HC of the National League A. [19] For the first time in his career, Pyatt played alongside brother Tom Pyatt with Genève-Servette.

After one season in Switzerland, his 15th professional season, Pyatt retired from professional hockey. [20]

Personal life

Pyatt is one of three sons of Kathie and former NHL player Nelson Pyatt. [12] His younger brother by six years, Tom Pyatt, was also a professional ice hockey player.

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1996–97Thunder Bay Kings Bantam AAA TBAHA 60526111372
1997–98 Sudbury Wolves OHL 58141731104103148
1998–99 Sudbury WolvesOHL683738759540446
1999–2000 Sudbury WolvesOHL684049899812871525
2000–01 New York Islanders NHL 784141839
2001–02 Rochester Americans AHL 27641036
2001–02 Buffalo Sabres NHL4810102035
2002–03 Buffalo SabresNHL7814142838
2003–04 Buffalo SabresNHL638122025
2004–05 Hammarby IF SWE.2 241192020
2005–06 Buffalo SabresNHL416612331405510
2006–07 Vancouver Canucks NHL7623143742122466
2007–08 Vancouver CanucksNHL7916213760
2008–09 Vancouver CanucksNHL69109194340002
2009–10 Phoenix Coyotes NHL741211233971122
2010–11 Phoenix CoyotesNHL761813312741010
2011–12 Phoenix CoyotesNHL739101923164262
2012–13 New York Rangers NHL4865116122244
2013–14 New York RangersNHL2201110
2013–14 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL3440410
2014–15 Genève–Servette HC NLA 381411251884154
NHL totals8591401402804306910142426

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Preceded by New York Islanders first round draft pick
1999
Succeeded by