Daryl Evans
Introduction


[thumb\|upright\=1\.2\|Evans with US Navy sailors in 2019](/wiki/File:Daryl_Evans%2C_LA_Kings_alumni_and_commentator%2C_teaches_Sailors_assigned_to_the_guided_missile-destroyer_USS_Spruance_%28DDG_111%29_%2848654410131%29.jpg "Daryl Evans, LA Kings alumni and commentator, teaches Sailors assigned to the guided missile-destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) (48654410131).jpg")
**Daryl Thomas Evans** (born January 12, 1961\) is a Canadian former professional [ice hockey](/wiki/Ice_hockey "Ice hockey") player. He played in the [National Hockey League](/wiki/National_Hockey_League "National Hockey League") with the [Los Angeles Kings](/wiki/Los_Angeles_Kings "Los Angeles Kings"), [Washington Capitals](/wiki/Washington_Capitals "Washington Capitals"), and [Toronto Maple Leafs](/wiki/Toronto_Maple_Leafs "Toronto Maple Leafs") between 1982 and 1987\. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1981 to 1991, was spent in the minor leagues. He is currently the ice\-side commentator for the [Los Angeles Kings](/wiki/Los_Angeles_Kings "Los Angeles Kings").


Why was Daryl Thomas Evans' career mostly spent in minor leagues despite playing in the NHL?