Vacation time not an option for Timmins and Co.
Aug 20, 2005 15:19:22 GMT -5
Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Aug 20, 2005 15:19:22 GMT -5
Vacation time not an option for Timmins and Co.
Habs draft guru and scouts already doing homework for 2006 draft
(08/02/2005)
MONTREAL - As the NHL’s sprint to opening night continues, at least the draft is finally over and done with. So you would figure that scouts league-wide can now finally kick up their feet and relax, right? Not if you’re Trevor Timmins, who was back at work Monday morning hot on the trail of the leading prospects for the 2006 draft.
“Yeah, back on the job,” said Timmins, the Canadiens Director of Player Personnel, who at the start of the week was already on his way to Kitchener, ON, to attend Team Canada’s development camp for the upcoming Under-18 championships. “The scouts and team management all got together and had a nice dinner on Saturday night, but I knew we had to get right back to it this week. It’s the nature of the business.”
Though much of the NHL had been in a holding pattern during the league’s 310-day lockout, the rest of the hockey world just kept rolling along. So it was for Timmins and his scouts.
“With the draft usually taking place in late June, we would all have normally had a laid-back month of July,” said Timmins. “But this year, with the lockout pushing everything back, we’re right back to work. We’re actually fortunate that the draft took place when it did, or else we could have found ourselves working on next year’s prospects before even picking our 2005 guys.”
Thankfully for Timmins and his staff, the latter scenario failed to materialize. With the 2005 draft now in the books, the Queen’s University alum was more than happy to reflect on what the Canadiens managed to accomplish this past weekend in Ottawa.
“I think we caught everyone by surprise by going with [goaltender] Carey Price at No. 5, but that’s what it’s all about,” he admitted. “The last thing you want is for the other teams or the media to know exactly what you’re going to do. We’ve had an eye on Carey for what feels like forever. We’re thrilled to have him.”
With Price still a couple of years away from even thinking about making his Montreal debut, Timmins preached patience and was quick to point out that decisions made at a draft table are long-term and by no means a reflection of the current roster.
“This kid has a great head on his shoulders and is one heck of a competitor,” said Timmins. “Obviously, for now everyone has got to take our word for it, but people will see him soon enough. He’s got a really good shot at being the guy in goal for Canada at the World Juniors this winter, so his talent will be out there for everyone to see in no time.”
Overall, Timmins was thrilled with the team’s 2005 draft crop, as all of the club’s picks had been rated highly on the organization’s wish list.
“We really couldn’t believe how everything turned out,” said Timmins. “Every one of our picks was among our Top 75. That just doesn’t normally happen, but we’re sure glad it did.
- entire artcle - including Timmins' review of the draft
Habs draft guru and scouts already doing homework for 2006 draft
(08/02/2005)
MONTREAL - As the NHL’s sprint to opening night continues, at least the draft is finally over and done with. So you would figure that scouts league-wide can now finally kick up their feet and relax, right? Not if you’re Trevor Timmins, who was back at work Monday morning hot on the trail of the leading prospects for the 2006 draft.
“Yeah, back on the job,” said Timmins, the Canadiens Director of Player Personnel, who at the start of the week was already on his way to Kitchener, ON, to attend Team Canada’s development camp for the upcoming Under-18 championships. “The scouts and team management all got together and had a nice dinner on Saturday night, but I knew we had to get right back to it this week. It’s the nature of the business.”
Though much of the NHL had been in a holding pattern during the league’s 310-day lockout, the rest of the hockey world just kept rolling along. So it was for Timmins and his scouts.
“With the draft usually taking place in late June, we would all have normally had a laid-back month of July,” said Timmins. “But this year, with the lockout pushing everything back, we’re right back to work. We’re actually fortunate that the draft took place when it did, or else we could have found ourselves working on next year’s prospects before even picking our 2005 guys.”
Thankfully for Timmins and his staff, the latter scenario failed to materialize. With the 2005 draft now in the books, the Queen’s University alum was more than happy to reflect on what the Canadiens managed to accomplish this past weekend in Ottawa.
“I think we caught everyone by surprise by going with [goaltender] Carey Price at No. 5, but that’s what it’s all about,” he admitted. “The last thing you want is for the other teams or the media to know exactly what you’re going to do. We’ve had an eye on Carey for what feels like forever. We’re thrilled to have him.”
With Price still a couple of years away from even thinking about making his Montreal debut, Timmins preached patience and was quick to point out that decisions made at a draft table are long-term and by no means a reflection of the current roster.
“This kid has a great head on his shoulders and is one heck of a competitor,” said Timmins. “Obviously, for now everyone has got to take our word for it, but people will see him soon enough. He’s got a really good shot at being the guy in goal for Canada at the World Juniors this winter, so his talent will be out there for everyone to see in no time.”
Overall, Timmins was thrilled with the team’s 2005 draft crop, as all of the club’s picks had been rated highly on the organization’s wish list.
“We really couldn’t believe how everything turned out,” said Timmins. “Every one of our picks was among our Top 75. That just doesn’t normally happen, but we’re sure glad it did.
- entire artcle - including Timmins' review of the draft
