Some funny bits from Kimmo:
On arriving in Chicago he asked Q if he could get some more systems meetings, and Q basically said not to worry about it they will just throw him out there. During one of his first games Keith yelled at him for not stopping at the net, when Kimmo just laughed and said nobody told him what to do.
Before their Game 1 against Tampa Bay, Q basically just told them to go out because they knew what to do. No focus on Tampa’s systems or player tendencies. Laughed saying he hoped he would get some instruction, he’s never seen a coach with that kind of confidence.
Before game 6 against Tampa, Toews came up to him In the morning skate and said he would be the second to lift the cup, that he’s played against him many years and he’s earned it. Kimmo got a bit teary. Couldn’t nap or eat after that. He just felt they had already won it. Had to keep reminding himself “f*** we haven’t even played the game yet”
One of the easiest players to defend 1 on 1 was Ovechkin. Limited number of moves.
After game 7 winning against Boston, Snider comes into the room and weepy - hugs Kimmo
Saying “this is our year”.
Lot of stuff I left out, but Timonen remains one of my favourite Flyers. He’s quite articulate, funny and a passionate dude.
