Backyard Hockey
Dealing With It
- Feb 13, 2015
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In Timmonen's defense - in his day, he was one of the most exciting defensive players to watch.
Like so many athletes, he hung around too long presenting a shadow of his former self.
I honestly don't blame him. It really isn't his fault. He's a 40 year old guy who hasn't played all year skating against guys almost 20 years younger than him.
I also don't blame Q. He didn't really have a choice after the Rosi and TVR (second) injuries.
Who gets the blame is Stan. He took a chance on a guy based on his reputation and history. He missed.
I could understand the trade and what he gave up if Timmonen had been playing all year and had been showing something. What's baffling is that the trade was made - for a 40 year old who looks out of shape - when said 40 year old hadn't played a minute of hockey all season.
Like so many athletes, he hung around too long presenting a shadow of his former self.
I honestly don't blame him. It really isn't his fault. He's a 40 year old guy who hasn't played all year skating against guys almost 20 years younger than him.
I also don't blame Q. He didn't really have a choice after the Rosi and TVR (second) injuries.
Who gets the blame is Stan. He took a chance on a guy based on his reputation and history. He missed.
I could understand the trade and what he gave up if Timmonen had been playing all year and had been showing something. What's baffling is that the trade was made - for a 40 year old who looks out of shape - when said 40 year old hadn't played a minute of hockey all season.
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