The Port Hope Predators may be without one of their skilled players come playoff time.

Andrew Taylor, acquired in December from the Brampton Capitals, left the team earlier this month after requesting a trade. According to Port Hope General Manager Tim Clayden, Taylor's request was very specific and could not be met before the trade deadline.

"Andrew Taylor demanded a trade to and only to the Georgetown Raiders," explained Clayden. "We agreed to accommodate Andrew's wishes providing Georgetown would provide us with a player of equal value. (The Raiders) did not, and only offered money. Cash cannot skate or score so we elected to protect Andrew at the deadline."

Though he wasn't traded, Taylor has not since returned to the club. The forward notched three goals and seven assists for 10 points in 12 games with the club.

"We are hopeful that Andrew returns to our program. We don't blame him or other players when things like this happen. It's not always their fault."