GDT: Quacking Up at the ACC: Ducks vs Leafs at 7:00 (hey Randy)

[zeke]

Kristen Shilton
@kristen_shilton
#Leafs lines at morning skate:

Hyman-Matthews-Nylander
Marleau-Kadri-Marner
van Riemsdyk-Bozak-Brown
Komarov-Moore-Kapanen

Rielly-Hainsey
Gardiner-Zaitsev
Dermott-Polak
Borgman-Carrick

Polak is still on IR. He skated with Dermott before Saturday’s game too and didn’t play.






Thank the good lord above that Babock didn't panic overreact and stick Martin back in. Here's hoping Polak doesn't replace Carrick, either.

 

[MR4]

If he's playing Polak with our clear cut 3rd LD, Babcock is already penclilling him back into the lineup

 

[AppsSyl]

If he's playing Polak with our clear cut 3rd LD, Babcock is already penclilling him back into the lineup

Not necessarily. He did the same thing in the skate before the last game.

 

[ToneDog]

Maybe not literally "every single time", but the vast majority of the time.
Pittsburgh and Chicago have 5 of the last 7 Stanley cups and Tampa dominating this season with skill is proof of the fact.

Hawks are better example. Look at what our skilled forwards would face against the TB D.

Hedman 6'6" 223
Segachev 6'3" 215
Sustr 6'7" 220 lbs
Dotchin 6'3" 210
Coburn 6'5" 223
Stralman 5'11" 190
KoeKoek 6'2" 193
Girardi 6'1" 212

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Hawks are better example. Look at what our skilled forwards would face against the TB D.

Hedman 6'6" 223
Segachev 6'3" 215
Sustr 6'7" 220 lbs
Dotchin 6'3" 210
Coburn 6'5" 223
Stralman 5'11" 190
KoeKoek 6'2" 193
Girardi 6'1" 212

And we were fine against them

 

[MapleLeafs9]

Someone has to go down for Polak to come off IR, has to be one of Dermott or Borgman right? There is going to be a circus if its Dermott.

 

[AppsSyl]

Better be Borgman going down and not Dermott or Kapanen.

We really need to make a trade.

 

[Mugzy97]

Someone has to go down for Polak to come off IR, has to be one of Dermott or Borgman right? There is going to be a circus if its Dermott.

Could be someone placed on waivers too but not likely as it would be a wasted asset. Should be interested to see how they handle it. My initial thought is Dermott will be going down. It could look similar to the Nylander situation 2 years ago where he came up and looked great but they sent him down to finish off the season and dominate.

 

[ACC1224]

Not surprised Polak is going back in.
I'd guess Dermott goes back down.

 

[ToneDog]

And we were fine against them

Yup and failed to score a goal. In a 7 game series, it will take a toll on smaller forwards. To compensate we need a lethal PP.

 

[DavePoulin4PM]

Polak is more valuable to the team right now than Dermott is. Sorry if that hurts anyone's feelings but it is the truth. No one can fill Polaks role in this organization. Dermott got a taste of the NHL, he did pretty well, but now it is time to send him down for some more seasoning. He is going to be a quality NHL defenseman, but he would get exposed the closer we get to the post season.

The Leafs need Polak back in the lineup ASAP.

 

[ToneDog]

They could send Borgman and/or Dermott down for the time being. I believe they need to find a spot for Sosh by the weekend.

 

[MR4]

Not necessarily. He did the same thing in the skate before the last game.

And Polak likely didn't play bc he wasn't ready to get back in the lineup over being in press box. Couple twitter guys making it sound likely

Polak is more valuable to the team right now than Dermott is. Sorry if that hurts anyone's feelings but it is the truth. No one can fill Polaks role in this organization. Dermott got a taste of the NHL, he did pretty well, but now it is time to send him down for some more seasoning. He is going to be a quality NHL defenseman, but he would get exposed the closer we get to the post season.

The Leafs need Polak back in the lineup ASAP.

Funny especially the part when Dermott is prophecied get exposed even though Polak already does

 

[Cor]

Borgman getting sent to the AHL and Carrick in the press box all so Polak can ice the puck and take penalties and allow chances in front.

Unbelievable.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Polak comes in for the PK. I don't see how Dermott goes anywhere.

I'll leave it up to the Brass to figure out how they manage it after that but Dermott has to stay.

 

[LeafGrief]

I can't imagine Dermott being sent down. I mean, I can actually imagine it, but I hate it and it makes no sense. He's been excellent.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Could be someone placed on waivers too but not likely as it would be a wasted asset. Should be interested to see how they handle it. My initial thought is Dermott will be going down. It could look similar to the Nylander situation 2 years ago where he came up and looked great but they sent him down to finish off the season and dominate.

I doubt that since this is a team that's ready to compete rather than tank. It'll probably be Borgman

 

[WestCoastLeafs]

1. No more trouble Bruin?
If the Leafs were looking for a silver lining as they had an off-day on Sunday and presumably tuned into the Super Bowl, it might have occurred to them that they don’t often have bad efforts in consecutive games. As good as the Bruins were on Saturday, the Leafs were bad, and it’s hard to imagine the Leafs coming with no jump versus the Ducks.

My silver lining was the Patriots losing yesterday

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Borgman getting sent to the AHL and Carrick in the press box all so Polak can ice the puck and take penalties and allow chances in front.

Unbelievable.

We should have never resigned him honestly. He becomes a problem every time he's able to play

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Yup and failed to score a goal. In a 7 game series, it will take a toll on smaller forwards. To compensate we need a lethal PP.

It was more because of their goalie that we didn't score. Plus we weren't really scoring on anyone at the time

 

[ToneDog]

Borgman getting sent to the AHL and Carrick in the press box all so Polak can ice the puck and take penalties and allow chances in front.

Unbelievable.

As Spock would say, "That is the logical short term move".

 

[Mugzy97]

I doubt that since this is a team that's ready to compete rather than tank. It'll probably be Borgman

I will bet you bragging rights it is Dermott

 

[Cor]

We should have never resigned him honestly. He becomes a problem every time he's able to play

Preaching to the choir. I’m probably the biggest Polak hater on the board

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I will bet you bragging rights it is Dermott

Alright you're on

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Preaching to the choir. I’m probably the biggest Polak hater on the board

No I think I am. And I think my biggest concern is this really looks like a panic move in response to our loss against Boston. We're fine without Polak