Career Timeline of Tyler Myers: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Tyler Myers, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Tyler Myers is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey defenceman and alternate captain for the Vancouver Canucks of the NHL. Drafted 12th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 2008, he won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best rookie in 2010. Noted for his height, standing at 6 ft 8 in, he's one of the tallest active players in the NHL. Early in his career he earned the nicknames "The Big Easy" or "Big Tex" due to his Houston birth, and later, "Chaos Giraffe" from Vancouver fans.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2005: Selected by Kelowna Rockets

In the 2005 Western Hockey League (WHL) Bantam Draft, Tyler Myers was the Kelowna Rockets first round selection, 19th overall.

2007: Ranked fourth among North American skaters

Following his NHL draft year in 2007-08, Tyler Myers was ranked fourth among North American draft-eligible skaters by the NHL's Central Scouting Services.

2008: Won gold at IIHF World U18 Championships

In 2008, Tyler Myers represented Canada and won a gold medal at the IIHF World U18 Championships.

2008: Drafted by Buffalo Sabres

In 2008, Tyler Myers was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round, 12th overall, in the NHL entry draft.

May 11, 2009: Signed with Buffalo Sabres

On May 11, 2009, Tyler Myers, following his WHL championship win with the Rockets, was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Buffalo Sabres.

October 8, 2009: First NHL point

On October 8, 2009, Tyler Myers recorded his first NHL point, an assist, against the Phoenix Coyotes.

December 16, 2009: Played 28:32 of ice time

On December 16, 2009, Tyler Myers registered 28:32 of ice time in a regulation loss to the Ottawa Senators, despite being sick with food poisoning.

2009: NHL Season and Nicknames

At the end of the 2009-10 season, Tyler Myers won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best rookie. Standing at 6 ft 8 in tall, he is one of the tallest active players in the NHL, and was nicknamed "The Big Easy" or "Big Tex" when he started his NHL career.

2009: Won gold at World Junior Championships

In 2009, Tyler Myers represented Canada and won a gold medal at the World Junior Championships.

January 8, 2010: First multi-goal game

On January 8, 2010, Tyler Myers recorded his first multi-goal game. He scored twice on the powerplay as the Sabres beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2.

April 29, 2010: Named to Canada senior team

On April 29, 2010, Tyler Myers was named to the Canada senior team roster for the 2010 World Championship.

November 15, 2010: Fifth goal of the season

On November 15, 2010, Tyler Myers scored his fifth goal of the season in a 4-3 overtime win against the Vancouver Canucks.

February 10, 2011: Overtime goal against Florida Panthers

On February 10, 2011, Tyler Myers scored an overtime goal in a 3-2 win against the Florida Panthers.

September 15, 2011: Signed contract with Sabres

On September 15, 2011, the Sabres signed Tyler Myers to a 7-year, $38.5 million contract.

March 13, 2012: Suspended for boarding

On March 13, 2012, Tyler Myers was suspended for 3 games for boarding Montreal Canadiens forward Scott Gomez on March 12, 2012.

October 14, 2012: Signed with Klagenfurt AC

On October 14, 2012, Tyler Myers signed with Klagenfurt AC of the Austrian Erste Bank Hockey League during the 2012 NHL lockout.

April 12, 2013: Broke bone in leg

On April 12, 2013, the Sabres announced that Tyler Myers had broken a bone in his leg during the team's 5–1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens and would miss the remainder of the season.

2014: Jets made playoffs

In the 2017-18 season, the Jets made the playoffs for the first time since 2014–15.

February 11, 2015: Traded to Winnipeg Jets

On February 11, 2015, Tyler Myers was traded to the Winnipeg Jets.

2015: Season ended early by surgery

Tyler Myers’ 2015–16 season was ended early by hip and knee surgeries.

March 24, 2016: Surgeries Announced

On March 24, 2016, the Winnipeg Jets announced that Tyler Myers' 2015–16 season was ended early due to hip and knee surgeries.

November 11, 2016: Lower-body injury

On November 11, 2016, during the 2016–17 season, Tyler Myers suffered an undisclosed lower-body injury in a 3–2 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche.