Roman Polak - Poll edition.
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A1LeafNation
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Rielly Hainsey
Gardiner Zaitsev
Dermott Polak/Holl/Carrick (rotate until one of them becomes competent)
Gardiner Zaitsev
Dermott Polak/Holl/Carrick (rotate until one of them becomes competent)
MapleLeafs9
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We are a softer team when Carrick is in the lineup over Polak, but are we a worse team when we’re softer is the question
thewave
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I think the amount of mistakes makes us easier to play against. So often when Polak is on he is standing and does nothing while the puck is locked down in our end.
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Carrick and Polak aren't winning an losing us games for the most part, they will likely continue to rotate. Polak's skill set and style of play is traditionally more valuable in the playoffs.
thewave
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This is interesting. Do you remember when the entire sharks fanbase was blaming him for being the weakest link in their cup run? I have seen Roman first hand cost many many PO series goals against because of his limitations. You can probably still read those reactions today.
I'm not saying Polak is great I'm saying his replacement isn't a huge upgrade. I'd prefer Borgman personally but Polak, Carrick and Borgman aren't huge upgrades on one another.
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Babcock trusts him to kill penalties. He doesn't trust Carrick.
Until we get an upgrade that can kill penalties, I think we'll be seeing Polak.
Until we get an upgrade that can kill penalties, I think we'll be seeing Polak.
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Buds17
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Maybe. That's the weakest spot on the team as the rotational spot, but it's only one spot. Would've been good to upgrade on it up to yesterday, but I expect it'll definitely be an off-season priority.
However, Hainsey/Dermott/Polak or Carrick is an upgrade on Carrick/Polak/Hunwick/Marincin? for me. Up front, I'll take Marleau/Plekanec over Martin/Boyle. A number of others are at least going in with some playoff experience this time around, so hoping that's of further help.
However, Hainsey/Dermott/Polak or Carrick is an upgrade on Carrick/Polak/Hunwick/Marincin? for me. Up front, I'll take Marleau/Plekanec over Martin/Boyle. A number of others are at least going in with some playoff experience this time around, so hoping that's of further help.
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I trust Polak on the PK, not on 5v5. Not sure if I trust Carrick much more than polak 5v5 and I don't trust him on the PK.
Tough choice.
Tough choice.
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Polaris1010
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Hey - I am the only one who voted for Polak, the good pro!
The biggest difference between the two, is that Carrick is more of the modern defender for today. Mobile, able to make a pass to the forwards.
His biggest drawback, which happens to be Polak's strength, is Polak is good along the boards, in front of the net, breaking up plays.
Carrick still has trouble with the defending part, got to make more plays.
Polak despite getting slower every game, still makes more plays in his own zone.
Long term, I doubt either will be with the Leafs, perhaps as soon as next season.
The biggest difference between the two, is that Carrick is more of the modern defender for today. Mobile, able to make a pass to the forwards.
His biggest drawback, which happens to be Polak's strength, is Polak is good along the boards, in front of the net, breaking up plays.
Carrick still has trouble with the defending part, got to make more plays.
Polak despite getting slower every game, still makes more plays in his own zone.
Long term, I doubt either will be with the Leafs, perhaps as soon as next season.
Would have liked an upgrade but gonna have to with him as one of our depth guys.
Probably his last year with us though.
He needs a ring. Win it for Polak!
Probably his last year with us though.
He needs a ring. Win it for Polak!
He is what he is at this point. He's a 6/7, decent penalty killer. I know what to expect from him when he's on the ice. I prefer him over Carrick at this point, but I like having a guy like him on my back end. Would I prefer an upgrade over Polak for his role? Absolutely. Can I live with Polak for now? Absolutely.
Polak is better than Carrick for the role he fills. PK, bottom pair, 5on5 vs bottom 6 opposition. Most of his minutes are spent defending in his own zone and I’d take him to do that long before Connor Carrick.
Not really a fan, but he adds a different element. Until they can find a nasty, physical defender to replace him, he’s staying. Get used to it.
Not really a fan, but he adds a different element. Until they can find a nasty, physical defender to replace him, he’s staying. Get used to it.
Field of Dreams
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Third pairing defenders are going to look stupid at times playing against top talent. If they don't, they are not a third pairing defence. Can we put away the pitch forks when speaking about our depth players for once?
LeafsNation75
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I voted for the 3rd option and I wanted to add this. Remember earlier this season against Ottawa when Karlsson scores a goal on Andersen and Polak has his stick in the blocker of Andersen to prevent him from moving in the crease.
firstemperor
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He's better than Carrick and based on what I've seen, Holl is a lot better than both.........my vote goes to giving Holl an extended look
Between Polak and Carrick, I guess I'd have to take Polak reluctantly. I just don't think Carrick has ever really looked good, and all things even, you still go Polak.
That said, I don't think Polak/Carrick, right now, are legitimate NHL players. There's definitely some doubt on my end, but with Polak, I think he's closer to NHL caliber than not.
Between Polak and Carrick, I guess I'd have to take Polak reluctantly. I just don't think Carrick has ever really looked good, and all things even, you still go Polak.
That said, I don't think Polak/Carrick, right now, are legitimate NHL players. There's definitely some doubt on my end, but with Polak, I think he's closer to NHL caliber than not.
I would rather have Polak and Carrick in the lineup then have Zaitsev the guy is playing pretty bad
LeafsNation75
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Between Polak and Carrick who has made more mistakes? I can remember the ones Polak makes like his bad pass to Nylander against Tampa a lot more than what Carrick has done wrong.
