| Timmy Delay | St. Sebastian’s | NE Prep | R | F | 6’1″ | 186 | Boston College | 2021 | Hingham, MA | 2003 | 2020-2021: C+ |
Neutral Zone NHL’s Ian Moran’s comments, December 2020: During the extended split season Timmy picked up his intensity away from the puck. He was much more consistent as a low forward in the defensive zone and providing low support in defensive zone transition. I liked how Timmy was attacking the middle of the offensive blueline with speed, sucking a defenseman to him and dishing the puck wide so he could drive the net with speed allowing his linemates to have more time and space. Timmy utilized his speed on the cycle and was very effective and running a mid-wall scissor with his defensemen. He shots hit the net and generated rebounds or secondary options.
Neutral Zone NHL’s Ian Moran’s comments, November 2020: Early in the October there were stretches where it felt like Timmy was trying to be too cute. It certainly was not due to a lack of effort, but I genuinely feel like he had been able to get away with so much early in the split-season that he slipped into some bad habits. As October wore on he was more intent on getting the puck to the net to generate rebounds and joining the net front chaos himself. As always his skating and speed while carrying the puck are as high end as anyone in the Northeast.
Neutral Zone NHL’s Ian Moran’s comments, October 2020: Offensively Timmy is flying. I feel like his ability to attack defenders at top speed literally puts fear into players at the U18 level. He gains the blueline with ease, and his speed creates / allows him to take the open ice and find the second wave of attack whenever he wants. At the next level he’s going to have to use his speed on the defensive side of the puck, but during the split season he is having his way offensively.
15O, U16, U18: Cape Cod Whalers Midget Showcase, October 2020: Tim will have a lot of eyes on him this year and he looked good under pressure this weekend. He is a long, athletic forward that is the focal point of the Eagles offense. He gets a lot of ice and is expected to produce on the Power Play as well as 5-5. He is skilled with the puck and has quick hands and an explosive first step. He gains separation easily on defenders and drives the puck to the net. He will use his balance and strong edges to cut away from defenders and find soft ice. Good on the cycle in the offensive zone and keeps his feet moving. He drove the puck to the net and snapped shots on goal. He has a quick release and will shoot from anywhere. Looks to find open teammates, when available. Created offensive chances all weekend and was consistently one of the better players on the ice. Grade: A- College: BC
Neutral Zone NHL’s Ian Moran’s comments, September 2020: It’s obvious Timmy spent the summer training. He already has an NHL frame but he looks thicker, more powerful and explosive coming out of turns or when battling for loose pucks. He has always had very fast hands, but right now his hands look soft and quick. He’s handling poor passes easily and passes sit flat on his backhand allowing him to make plays quickly in transition.
St Sebastian’s Holiday Tourney, January 2020: Delay has a big frame, long legs and a very smooth and fluent stride that allows him to separate from players down the wall. Does a good job of coming back to get speed in transition but gets caught up ice sometimes off the breakout. Slippery hands and has a great first touch on the puck. Very good handle and changes the angle well on line rushes and shooting angles. Played a lot more physical than previous viewings and showed a bit of a mean streak to his game. Long reach that he uses to his advantage to shield the puck from defenders. Scored a big goal against Brunswick after picking up a loose puck in the slot. Delay has great long term potential as he holds a frame that still needs to be filled out but has an excellent stride with a smooth release. Grade: B+
Select 16’s USA Hockey National Camp, July 2019: Delay picked up 10 points (five assists in one game — a 7-5 win) which earned him an All-Star Game nod, but not a Five Nations Spot. He showed a strong fluid stride and can carry speed through his turns and through contact. He is long and strong, with a great reach and the ability to stickhandle wide or dangle in tight. He won faceoffs, played the puck poise, as he valued possession. He saw the whole ice all week. Timmy went to the net, scored a rebound goal and also shot to create rebounds. His stick is long and he was able to change the angle on his passes to get pucks through to teammates. Played more of a distributor role here, but had plenty of shots on goal. He has improved his movement without the puck, as he settled to soft areas. He helped create off the cycle and used the high cycle, involving his defensemen in the zone. He did have some moments early when he was a bit in and out, but almost every player had those moments. Timmy backchecked hard with his team, even when up three goals. He was electric at times and a real talent with a high ceiling. Five Nations snub in all three of our scouts opinions. We knew the moment he was playing wing in the All-Star Game he was out after a terrific week in the middle. College: Boston College Grade: A-
MA Tier 1 Midget Playoffs U16, U18, November 2018: Tim is an 03’ playing U16 but stands out in most situations. He is confident and wants the puck on his stick. He is a balanced, fluid skater and doesn’t waste movements getting up to top speed. He is creative with the puck and is constantly looking to push the pace offensively. He works well in transition in the neutral zone and seems to always get the puck when he is at or approaching top speed. Will need to add some grit to his game, especially around the net in the offensive zone, but he will be a welcome add to a Seb’s team that lost some talent to defections. Grade: A- College: BC
MA Festival 2003, May 2018: Delay was in our top three forwards overall and the top two the last weekend. He stayed around the puck every shift and was all over the ice. He is slick, athletic and played with lots of pace with the puck. Quiet, productive stride and hands to break down opponents in transition. He used his legs to protect against stick checks, wheeled quickly through open seams and changed pace. Can drag and shoot in stride. In the zone, he made plays off the cycle, off the wall and from the corners. Tim was always looking to the net and swiveled his hips, went backhand to forehand to manage and slip pucks through. He won faceoffs, scored a “Forsberg, 1994 Olympics” style goal in a shootout and hit. Will have to get stronger and become tougher to play against but that will come. Tons of upside. National Camp Selection
U14 Nationals, April 2018: Delay is long and rangy. He is constantly around the puck. Has a good glide, acceleration to hop to chances and deceptive speed. His stick is long and he used his reach well to extend possession and keep the puck. We also liked that he can stickhandle quickly and create in tight but also can change the angle of his shots and passes with a wide handle. Shoots and passes equally well. Good frame with plenty of room to add strength as he matures. High ceiling player.
River Rats Jamboree U14, September 2017: One of the best skating forwards we saw at the 2003 level. He has a big at 5’10” and plays with a good stick. He seems to be always around the puck, he generates a lot of offense through the neutral zone using his speed. He sees the ice well and is able to use his line mates to create.
2003 Crimson Combine, August 2017: Right shot forward who works hard in the offensive zone. He skates very well and gets in on the forecheck to cause havoc, he is a two way forward who made a lot happen. When he was on the ice with Hughes, they made a lot happen together. Works the cycle well and gets to the net.