Tim Taylor

Who is Tim Taylor?

Tim Taylor is a retired professional ice hockey centre/left winger who played in the NHL, and is now the Director of Player Development for the St. Louis Blues.

Taylor grew up playing minor hockey in his hometown of Stratford, Ontario in the OMHA. He was drafted by the OHL's London Knights in the 16th round in 1986. Taylor did not initially report to the Knights in the fall of 1986 and remained at home playing Jr.B. for the Stratford Cullitons of the OHA. After considering an option to play in the NCAA, Taylor reported to the Knights in January 1987.

Taylor has won two Stanley Cup championships, one with the Detroit Red Wings in 1997 and another with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004.

Taylor was drafted in the 2nd round, 36th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft. His brother Chris Taylor is also a professional hockey player.

In September 2006, Taylor was named captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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

Taylor was nicknamed "The Toolman" throughout his career due to his name, the same as that of Tim Allen's character on the TV series Home Improvement.