Despite His Lack of Experience, Timmins Has Played Well<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
With the Coyotes, Timmins had been injured frequently. The Coyotes were hoping to send him down to the minors to help him build up his game. But were fearful someone would pluck him off waivers. Hence, the trade to the Maple Leafs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since he joined the Maple Leafs, Timmins has performed well. Rust and lack of experience have shown up every once in a while, but in the 17 games he’s played on the team’s defence, he has collected 12 points. One was his first NHL goal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who expected that kind of production?<\/p>\n\n\n
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Timmins has been averaging 16 minutes or TOI per game. He simply looks settled and fits well with the team. Gosh sake, he’s only 24 years of age – a youngster. But he’s also like found money for the team, who desperately needs found money given its salary-cap situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Maple Leafs Are Looking to Extend Timmins, and Soon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Timmins has played so well with the Maple Leafs that the team is seeking to extend his contract before he becomes a restricted free agent this summer. So says TSN’s Insider Trading Chris Johnston<\/a>. Timmins is currently on a two-year contract with a salary cap hit of $850,000. He would require a qualifying offer of $997,500 for the Maple Leafs to retain his rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because Timmins has missed so many games with his injuries, he’s not eligible for arbitration this summer. The Maple Leafs hold the leverage, which makes extending his contract highly probable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n