Tyler Toffoli

Tyler Toffoli
Tyler Toffoli
Born	April 24, 1992 (age 34); Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Occupation	Professional ice hockey forward
Years active	2013–present
Known for	NHL player, Stanley Cup champion (2014)

Tyler Toffoli (born April 24, 1992) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently serving as an alternate captain for the San Jose Sharks in the National Hockey League (NHL). Chosen 47th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, he secured the Stanley Cup with them in 2014. Following his trade from the Kings in 2020, Toffoli has also played for the Winnipeg Jets, Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, and Vancouver Canucks.

Early life

Tyler was born in Scarborough, Ontario, to parents Rob and Mandy Toffoli and has two elder sisters. During Tyler’s time with the team, his father held the position of general manager for the Toronto Jr. Canadiens. He attended Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute as well as Hillcrest High School.

Major junior

In the 2008 OHL draft, Toffoli was selected seventh overall by the Ottawa 67's and earned a spot on the First All-Rookie Team after his debut season.

Although drafted 169th overall by Traktor Chelyabinsk in the KHL draft of 2010, Toffoli continued playing in the OHL. That same year, he was picked 47th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL Entry Draft.

He inked a three-year entry-level deal with the Kings on April 19, 2011, spent that season with the 67's, then commenced his professional career with the American Hockey League’s Manchester Monarchs.

Los Angeles Kings

Toffoli debuted in the NHL on March 16, 2013, contributing to a 5–2 victory over the San Jose Sharks. He netted his inaugural NHL goal two days later against goaltender Mike Smith during a 4–0 win versus the Phoenix Coyotes. On April 12, 2013, he received the AHL's Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial Award as rookie of the year after tallying 28 goals and 20 assists (48 points) across 55 games with Manchester. He led all rookies in goals scored, short-handed goals (3), and plus-minus rating (+20).

On May 8, 2013, Toffoli made his first appearance in the Stanley Cup playoffs during Game 5 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the St. Louis Blues, stepping in for scratched player Keaton Ellerby.

At the start of the 2013–14 campaign, Toffoli was initially assigned to Manchester but was soon recalled. He recorded two goals and one assist in a commanding 5–1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on November 9. On December 2, he scored twice—including the decisive goal—against the St. Louis Blues. His playoff contributions were pivotal in securing the Stanley Cup, notably assisting on Alec Martinez's championship-winning goal in double overtime of Game 5.

During the 2014–15 season, Toffoli primarily played alongside teammates Jeff Carter and Tanner Pearson on a line nicknamed "That 70s Line" due to their jersey numbers. After being diagnosed with mononucleosis on January 9, 2015, he missed six contests but returned to play on January 31 against the Chicago Blackhawks. He achieved his first NHL hat-trick on February 12 during a 5–2 triumph over the Calgary Flames.

In the course of the 2016–17 season, Toffoli sustained an injury to his left knee that kept him out for 19 games; he underwent successful surgery on April 25. Subsequently, on June 7, 2017, he agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Kings valued at $13.8 million total and averaging $4.6 million annually.

On February 15, 2020, Toffoli made history as the first NHL player to record a hat-trick in an outdoor match when his team defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3–1 during the 2020 NHL Stadium Series held at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs.

Vancouver Canucks

Just two days after being dealt by the Kings, Toffoli joined the Vancouver Canucks on February 17, 2020. The Canucks acquired him in exchange for Tim Schaller, Tyler Madden, a second-round draft choice in 2020, and a conditional pick for 2022. Playing on Vancouver’s top line alongside J. T. Miller and Elias Pettersson, Toffoli delivered an impressive performance, tallying 10 points over 10 games, including six goals. During the qualifying round of the playoffs against the Minnesota Wild, he suffered a high-ankle sprain in Game 1 but made his return on August 25, 2020, for Game 2 of the second round against the Vegas Golden Knights. In that contest, he contributed one goal and two assists, helping the Canucks even the series. However, Vancouver managed just one goal after that and were ultimately eliminated in seven games. Despite bringing Toffoli on board, general manager Jim Benning opted not to offer him a new contract.

Montreal Canadiens

On October 12, 2020, Toffoli inked a four-year deal worth $17 million with the Montreal Canadiens. In his debut against his former team, the Canucks, on January 20, he recorded a hat-trick during a thrilling 6–5 shootout defeat. Throughout the pandemic-shortened 2020–21 season, Toffoli amassed 28 goals and 16 assists across 52 games, ranking seventh in NHL goal scoring that year. He played an instrumental role in Montreal’s extended playoff journey, including netting the series-clinching goal versus the Winnipeg Jets in the second round. Although he reached his second Stanley Cup Finals appearance, Toffoli battled a groin injury late in the postseason and failed to register any points in his last six games.

The beginning of the 2021–22 season proved difficult as Toffoli posted five goals and twelve assists over 26 contests before undergoing hand surgery on December 11, which sidelined him for approximately eight weeks. After returning a month later, he contributed a goal and an assist in a victory against the Dallas Stars. With new leadership under Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes, rumors circulated about Toffoli potentially being traded amid a team rebuild. Despite this uncertainty, Toffoli maintained focus on his performance regardless of organizational changes. Following his departure via trade, teammate Nick Suzuki expressed how challenging it was to lose both a close friend and teammate.

Calgary Flames

On February 14, 2022, Tyler Toffoli was traded to the Calgary Flames in exchange for Tyler Pitlick, Emil Heineman, a first-round selection in 2022, and a fifth-round pick in 2023. This move reunited him with former Kings head coach Darryl Sutter as well as previous teammates Trevor Lewis, Milan Lucic, Sean Monahan, Christopher Tanev, and Jacob Markström. Toffoli made an immediate impact by scoring in his debut on February 15 during a commanding 6–2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. He tallied seven goals within his first ten games but experienced a scoring slump as the season concluded. The Flames secured the Pacific Division title and faced off against the Dallas Stars in the opening round of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs. Toffoli’s postseason scoring drought extended until Game 7 when he found the net to help clinch the series win. Calgary was subsequently eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers in five games during the second round.

The offseason brought significant roster shifts with star wingers Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk departing. Toffoli stepped up to lead Calgary’s top line alongside Elias Lindholm and newcomer Jonathan Huberdeau, describing it as "a great opportunity." He reached a career milestone by scoring his 200th NHL goal on December 7, 2022. That season saw him achieve personal bests with 34 goals and 73 points while leading the Flames’ scoring during an ultimately disappointing campaign that ended without playoff qualification.

Following this period, major organizational changes took place: general manager Brad Treliving and coach Sutter both exited their roles. By June 2023, key players including Lindholm, Mikael Backlund, and Noah Hanifin indicated they were unlikely to return. On June 22, reports emerged that Toffoli had formally requested a trade, suggesting further roster turnover could be imminent for Calgary.

New Jersey Devils

On June 27, 2023, the Flames sent Tyler Toffoli to the New Jersey Devils in return for Yegor Sharangovich and a third-round draft selection in 2023. During his time with the Devils, Toffoli appeared in 61 games, recording 26 goals and 18 assists, totaling 44 points.

Winnipeg Jets

Tyler Toffoli was traded to the Winnipeg Jets on March 8, 2024, in exchange for a third-round pick in 2024 and a second-round pick in 2025. He netted his first two goals for Winnipeg on March 15, helping secure a 6–0 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Two days later, he contributed two goals and one assist in a 6–1 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

San Jose Sharks

On July 1, 2024, Toffoli agreed to a four-year contract worth $24 million with the San Jose Sharks, marking his seventh NHL franchise.

International play

Following the Los Angeles Kings' failure to qualify for the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs, Toffoli made his international debut representing Team Canada at the 2015 IIHF World Championship, where he earned a gold medal. In 2023, after the Calgary Flames missed the postseason, he captained Canada to another gold medal at the IIHF World Championship.

Regular season and playoffs

			Regular season					Playoffs
Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2007–08	Toronto Jr. Canadiens	OPJHL	2	2	0	2	0	—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Ottawa 67's	OHL	54	17	29	46	16	7	2	6	8	4
2009–10	Ottawa 67's	OHL	65	37	42	79	54	12	7	6	13	10
2010–11	Ottawa 67's	OHL	68	57	51	108	33	4	3	5	8	4
2010–11	Manchester Monarchs	AHL	1	0	1	1	0	5	1	0	1	6
2011–12	Ottawa 67's	OHL	65	52	48	100	22	18	11	7	18	21
2012–13	Manchester Monarchs	AHL	58	28	23	51	18	—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Los Angeles Kings	NHL	10	2	3	5	2	12	2	4	6	0
2013–14	Manchester Monarchs	AHL	18	15	8	23	4	—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	Los Angeles Kings	NHL	62	12	17	29	10	26	7	7	14	10
2014–15	Los Angeles Kings	NHL	76	23	26	49	37
2015–16	Los Angeles Kings	NHL	82	31	27	58	20
2016–17	Los Angeles Kings	NHL	63	16	18	34	22
2017–18	Los Angeles Kings	NHL	82	24	23	47	16
2018–19	Los Angeles Kings	NHL	82	13	21	34	23
2019–20	Los Angeles Kings	NHL	58	18	16	34	16
2019–20	Vancouver Canucks	NHL	10	6	4	10	4
2020–21	Montreal Canadiens	NHL	52	28	16	44	24
2021–22	Montreal Canadiens	NHL	37	9	17	26	4
2021–22	Calgary Flames	NHL	37	11	12	23	10
2022–23	Calgary Flames	NHL	82	34	39	73	28
2023–24	New Jersey Devils	NHL	61	26	18	44	12
2023–24	Winnipeg Jets	NHL	18	7	4	11	2
2024–25	San Jose Sharks	NHL	78	30	24	54	14
NHL totals			890	290	285	575	244	93	20	26	46	24

International

Year	Team	Event	Outcome	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2009	Canada Ontario	U17	Template:Gold1	6	4	5	9	6
2015	Canada	WC	Template:Gold1	10	2	3	5	2
2023	Canada	WC	Template:Gold1	10	3	3	6	2
Junior career totals				6	4	5	9	6
Senior career totals				20	5	6	11	4

Awards and honours

Award	Year
OHL
First All-Rookie Team	2009
CHL Top Prospects Game	2010
All-Star Game selection	2010
First All-Star Team honors	2011, 2012
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy	2011
Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy	2011, 2012

Award	Year
AHL
All-Star Game appearance	2013
All-Rookie Team recognition	2013
Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial Award	2013

Award	Year
NHL
Stanley Cup winner	2014