I'm with you. When he went down it was not good for our chances. That is also due to lack of depth but yes also the fact he was playing very well for us.
There are posters who didn't and won't agree with that though.
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I'm with you. When he went down it was not good for our chances. That is also due to lack of depth but yes also the fact he was playing very well for us.
There are posters who didn't and won't agree with that though.
ToneDog
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I am OK with Polak making the team but I would pick up a better dman at the TDL for our playoff run. He and Carrick can rotate in during the season as needed.
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Depends on the price. TDL prices are usually terrible.
That being said, if Polak does get a contract it looks like we will keep the format of carrying 8 D. Which means 13 forwards so a few guys will be Marlies bound. (Those that can clear waivers).
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The price was eased by making the playoffs.
Imagine the thread if we missed on the last day.
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we need to find his replacement in the near future.mid round draft pick or a free agent in his 20's.
our blueline isn't that big & is fairly soft.
our blueline isn't that big & is fairly soft.
Ya the negative comments are unwarranted. I know advanced stats and blah blah but the guy is a true warrior and soldier for the team on and off the ice. I don't get why the fan base likes to crap all over this guy. He was signed to bring a physical element and veteran presence to the roster and has pretty much excelled in that role. He's also an elite PKer and shot blocker, can't really ask more for a bottom pairing defenceman that's paid like a bottom pairing defenceman. He also brought his game to another level down the regular season stretch and into the playoffs. If he is fully rocovered from his injury (doubtful) then he definitely deserves a spot on the team. Again what more do you want from a number 5/6/7 Dman?
I agree. Many will say that the NHL has changed and defencemen need to be more mobile than ever. This is true, but there is still a need for a strong warrior who makes forwards hesitant about entering the zone, who are great PKers and very solid defensively - as long as they can keep up with the play. Roman does all those things and is also a great role model and teammate.
I hope he can come back to deliver like he did last year. I also hope the Leafs can find someone else to replace him who brings those same qualities to the team.
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Looks like from babcocks comments today they don't plan to sign him, just doing him a favour.
I wouldn't sign him. He is the puck alot and that means no timeouts now.
I wouldn't sign him. He is the puck alot and that means no timeouts now.
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Yeah seems like a super long shot to make the Leafs but also he wants to showcase to other teams that he's recovered from his injury and can still play.
Nice of the Leafs to do that for him.
Nice of the Leafs to do that for him.
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Courtesy invite, but if there is one defense he could crack it might be the Leafs.
Carrick is the one that needs to worry most, because if the Leafs feel they need a big physical presence in their top 6 it will his spot the Leafs hand to Roman as a RHD and 3rd pairing guy.
Zaitsev and Hainsey hold down the other 2 RHD spots.
Carrick is the one that needs to worry most, because if the Leafs feel they need a big physical presence in their top 6 it will his spot the Leafs hand to Roman as a RHD and 3rd pairing guy.
Zaitsev and Hainsey hold down the other 2 RHD spots.
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Now y'all feel like Polak is coming back again and again and again with us and our rear ends again? We needs that sucka back there on that ass. Doing thangs and moving thangs. Making us better.
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If Polak doesn't make it back, who do you think is a good replacement? Any decent comparables we could go for or possibly in house?
