Thomas John Laidlaw (born April 15, 1958) is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.
Laidlaw started his National Hockey League career with the New York Rangers in 1980, arriving from Northern Michigan University. He also played for the Los Angeles Kings. He left the NHL after the 1990 season. He played 1 season for the Phoenix Roadrunners of the IHL before retiring from hockey. Afterward, he became the colour commentator on Kings' radio broadcasts. He currently runs a sports management company in Rye Brook, New York.
In the book 100 Ranger Greats by Russ Cohen, John Halligan, and Adam Raider, the authors ranked Laidlaw No. 87 on the all-time list of New York Rangers.
Laidlaw is part of ONE World Sports hockey broadcasting team, serving as a color commentator.
Awards and honours
Award | Year | |
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All-CCHA First Team | 1978-79 | |
All-CCHA First Team | 1979-80 | |
All-NCAA All-Tournament Team | 1980 |