Alyn McCauley Junior career . McCauley was a junior hockey superstar with the Ontario Hockey League ( OHL ) ' s Ottawa 67 ' s . At the age of 16 , McCauley earned a roster spot with the 67 ' s , and enjoyed a highly successful four - year career with the club which culminated with his being named CHL Player of the Year for 1996 – 97 . He was also a First Team All - Star in 1996 and 1997 and represented Canada at the 1996 and 1997 World Junior Championships , winning gold medals on both occasions . Prior to these two outstanding seasons in Ottawa , McCauley was selected in the fourth round of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft , 79th overall by the New Jersey Devils , though he would never play with the team . Brian Kilrea , the long - time head coach of the 67 ' s , once gave McCauley the ultimate compliment by calling him the best player he had ever coached . Several concussions almost ended McCauley ' s promising career before he had ever played a single NHL game , including one which sidelined him for almost the entire 1998 – 99 season . NHL career . On February 25 , 1997 , the New Jersey Devils dealt McCauley , along with Jason Smith and Steve Sullivan , to the rebuilding Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Doug Gilmour , Dave Ellett , and New Jersey ' s 3rd round choice in 1999 . McCauley was used primarily as a defensive forward in his rookie season in Toronto , and was limited to just six goals and 16 points . Concussion issues continued to plague him as a pro , and these injuries deeply affected his contributions on the ice . By 2000 – 01 , he found himself in the minors with the American Hockey League ( AHL ) ' s St . John ' s Maple Leafs , though he was called up to Toronto for the playoffs . By the start of 2001 – 02 , the old Alyn McCauley was definitely back . He earned a roster spot in Toronto and was a key contributor for the Maple Leafs all season long , managing to stay injury free . Though no longer the offensive force he had been as a junior player , he had become a solid two - way performer . On March 5 , 2003 , a Toronto team eager to obtain power forward Owen Nolan traded McCauley , Brad Boyes , and Toronto ' s 1st round choice in 2003 to the San Jose Sharks , with Nolan going to Toronto in exchange . The change of scenery seemed to benefit McCauley . In his first full season with the Sharks in 2003 – 04 , he established career highs in goals ( 20 ) and points ( 47 ) . McCauley was known for his two - way play and his penalty - killing abilities , which earned him a Selke Trophy nomination in 2003 – 2004 as the league ' s best defensive forward . After three seasons in San Jose , McCauley signed as a free agent with the division rival Los Angeles Kings in July , 2006 . He missed the majority of 2006 – 07 season recovering from a recurring knee injury , and ultimately played in only 10 games in Los Angeles , scoring one goal . He played in 488 NHL games , scoring 69 goals and 97 assists . In 52 playoff games , he scored 7 goals and 12 assists . Other . On August 15 , 2008 , McCauley accepted a position as an assistant coach with the Queen ' s Golden Gaels men ' s hockey team . On June 26 , 2009 , McCauley became a pro scout for the Los Angeles Kings .