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Dave Taylor

Born:December 4, 1955Draft:1975 Kings, 210th Overall
Hometown:Levack, ON, CANPosition:Right Wing
Known For:Shoots:Right
National Team:CanadaCurrent Team: Retired

David Andrew Taylor (born December 4, 1955) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Los Angeles Kings from 1977 to 1994. Following his playing career, he served as the Kings‘ general manager from 1997 to 2006, and currently serves as Vice President of Hockey Operations with the NHL’s St. Louis Blues.

Dionne Taylor Simmer Los Angeles Kings
The Triple Crown Line of Dave Taylor (left), Marcel Dionne (center) and Charlie Simmer (Shelly Castellano/Icon SMI).

Dave Taylor Statistics

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Achievements

  • 1976-77 NCAA (East) First All-American Team
  • 1976-77 NCAA (ECAC) First All-Star Team
  • 1976-77 NCAA (ECAC) Most Assists (67)
  • 1976-77 NCAA (ECAC) Most Goals (43)
  • 1976-77 NCAA (ECAC) Most Points (143)
  • 1976-77 NCAA (ECAC) Player of the Year
  • 1976-77 NCAA (Overall) Most Assists (67)
  • 1976-77 NCAA (Overall) Most Goals (43)
  • 1976-77 NCAA (Overall) Most Points
  • 1980-81 NHL All-Star Game
  • 1980-81 NHL Second All-Star Team
  • 1981-82 NHL All-Star Game
  • 1984-85 World Championship Silver Medal
  • 1985-86 NHL All-Star Game
  • 1985-86 World Championship Bronze Medal
  • 1990-91 NHL Leadership-Humanitarian Award (King Clancy Trophy)
  • 1990-91 NHL Sportsmanship Award (Bill Masterton Trophy)
  • 1993-94 NHL All-Star Game
  • 2018-19 Stanley Cup Champion – VP Hockey Operations St. Louis Blues

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