Tim Taylor (ice hockey, born 1969)

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Tim Taylor
Born (1969-02-06) February 6, 1969 (age 54)
Stratford, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Centre
Shot Left
Played for Detroit Red Wings
Boston Bruins
New York Rangers
Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL Draft 36th overall, 1988
Washington Capitals
Playing career 1989–2008

Tim Taylor (born February 6, 1969) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre/left winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL), and is now the director of player development for the St. Louis Blues of the NHL. As a player, Taylor won two Stanley Cup championships, one with the Detroit Red Wings in 1997 and another with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004.

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Playing career

Taylor grew up playing minor hockey in his hometown of Stratford, Ontario in the OMHA. He was drafted by the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in the 16th round (230th overall) in 1986. Taylor did not initially report to the Knights for the following season, and remained at home playing Jr.B. for the Stratford Cullitons of the MWJHL. After considering an option to play in the NCAA, Taylor reported to the Knights in January 1987.

Taylor was drafted in the 2nd round, 36th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft.

On September 6, 2006, Taylor was named captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning. [1]

On September 6, 2007, Taylor had surgery to correct hip dysplasia, effectively benching him for the 2007–08 NHL season. [2] He retired following the 2007–08 season. [3]

Taylor was nicknamed "The Toolman" throughout his career due to sharing his name with Tim Allen's character on the TV series Home Improvement .

Personal life

Currently Taylor lives in Stratford, Ontario with his wife and two children, Wyatt and Brittany. His brother Chris is also a professional hockey player.

Career statistics

   Regular season   Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1985–86Stratford Warriors AA Midget 5244398346—————
1985–86 Stratford Cullitons MWJHL 10000—————
1986–87Stratford CullitonsMWJHL3125265151—————
1986–87 London Knights OHL 34791611—————
1987–88 London KnightsOHL644650966612991826
1988–89 London KnightsOHL613480114932121254658
1989–90 Baltimore Skipjacks AHL 7422214363922413
1990–91 Baltimore SkipjacksAHL792542677550114
1991–92 Baltimore SkipjacksAHL6591827131—————
1992–93 Baltimore SkipjacksAHL4115163149—————
1992–93 Hamilton Canucks AHL3615223737—————
1993–94 Detroit Red Wings NHL 11010—————
1993–94 Adirondack Red Wings AHL79368111786122101212
1994–95 Detroit Red WingsNHL2204416601112
1995–96 Detroit Red WingsNHL7211142539180444
1996–97 Detroit Red WingsNHL443475220000
1997–98 Boston Bruins NHL7920113157600010
1998–99 Boston BruinsNHL49471155120338
1999–2000 New York Rangers NHL769112072—————
2000–01 New York RangersNHL3825716—————
2001–02 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL4844825—————
2002–03 Tampa Bay LightningNHL82481238110116
2003–04 Tampa Bay LightningNHL8271522252323531
2005–06 Tampa Bay LightningNHL8276132250002
2006–07 Tampa Bay LightningNHL711561660000
AHL totals374122200322441264131729
NHL totals7467394167433892121473

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References

  1. ↑ "Taylor named new Lightning captain". TSN.ca. 2006. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved 2006-09-28.
  2. ↑ "No pain but still a long way left". St Petersburg Times. 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-09.
  3. ↑ "Power Rankings: Follow the Leader, Feb 5, 2008". Yahoo!. 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-09.
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