With each year that ticked by, Taylor Chorney knew his NHL dreams got slimmer while the reality got harsher. There was the toll on his family, he and his wife never quite able to put down roots while he was a fringe player. He spent most of his time in the American Hockey League, but was called up to the NHL just enough to keep hoping.
“I always believed in my abilities and I always was confident I could play,” Chorney said. “But at the same time, I wasn’t getting any younger. I know I understand how the business works.