17. Dave Taylor

It wasn’t that Dave Taylor wasn’t supposed to make the NHL, but when you are drafted 210th overall, the expectations aren’t great. Dave Taylor shattered all expectations, becoming part of the legendary Los Angeles Kings Triple Crown Line with Marcel Dionne and Charlie Simmer. Taylor was an unexpected scoring machine who eclipsed the 100-point plateau twice early in his career. Despite his offensive prowess, Taylor was a mean checker and had a strong feel for the defensive side of the game. He would use this defensive skill well late in his career, which would prolong his fruitful career in Hollywood. In what is a rarity, Dave Taylor began and ended his career with one team, and his number is currently retired by the Kings. It is not impossible for Dave Taylor to join his Triple Crown teammate, Marcel Dionne, in the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.

Should Dave Taylor be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 80.8%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 9%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4.1%

No opinion. - 1.1%

No way! - 4.9%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Levack, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Since: Wednesday, 01 January 1997
Position: Right Wing
Games Played: 1111
Notable Statistics:
431 Goals
638 Assists
1,069 Points
+186 Plus/Minus
1,589 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*
84.5 Point Shares

92 Playoff Games
26 Goals
33 Assists
59 Points
-11 Plus/Minus
149 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*

*These stats were first implemented in the 2007/08 Season.
Played For: Los Angeles Kings
Non-NHL Teams: Team Canada (World Hockey Championship 1983, 1985 & 1986)
Clarkson (NCAA)
Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Rings (None)
Second Team All-Star (1) (1981)
NHL All-Star (4) (1981, 1982, 1986 & 1994)
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (1991)
King Clancy Memorial Trophy (1991)
World Hockey Championship Silver Medal (1) (Canada, 1985)
World Hockey Championship Bronze Medal (2) (Canada 1983 & 1986)
Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Frank J. Selke Trophy Finishes:
7th in 1981
1 Top Goals Finish
2 Top Ten Assists Finishes
3 Top Ten Points Finishes
2 Top Ten Even Strength Goals Finishes
1 Top Ten Power Play Goals Finish
1 Top Ten Game-Winning Goals Finish
3 Top Ten Shooting Percentage Finishes
2 Top Ten Offensive Point Shares Finishes
1 Top Ten Point Shares Finish
Rankings: 35. Shooting Percentage: 17.8
64. Even Strength Goals: 304
73. Points: 1,069
79. Assists: 638
82. Plus/Minus: +186
87. Points Per Game: 0.96

These rankings are as of the end of the 2024-25 Season.