Tyler Toffoli: Clutch Performer

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http://www.cbc.ca/sports-content/ho...ler-toffoli-a-clutch-performer-for-kings.html

He is only 22 years old, but already Tyler Toffoli is developing a reputation as an NHL playoff monster.

No surprise, really. He was a strong post-season performer with the Ottawa 67's before (and after) the Los Angeles Kings picked him in the second round of the 2010 entry draft, 47th overall.

Last year Toffoli spent most of his first pro season with Manchester of the American Hockey League, but when recalled by the Kings to participate in the Stanley Cup playoffs, he registered two goals and six points in 12 games. Not bad for a 21-year-old.

We always talk about the missed opportunities from the 2010 draft, with the Kings moving up to 15 to select Forbort ahead of guys like Tarasenko, Etem, Coyle, Faulk, etc., but we really can't overlook how the Kings practically selected a 1st round talent in Toffoli with their 2nd pick at 47th overall.

FYI, the Kings moved up two spots to select Toffoli by sending Colorado its 49th overall selection (which was used by the Avs to select Calvin Pickard) and a 4th round pick. And there were quite a few duds who were selected before Toffoli was taken.

Special thanks go out to all the scouts who doubted the kid due to his skating.

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