We have skill. Plenty of it. But none of the guys with skill can play both ends of the ice. That is the problem. We need players who can play a 200 foot game.
We don't have enough talent. Plain and simple. Especially at the two most important positions. D and C.
Are you saying just trade Polak, or are you suggesting trade everyone, because if it's the latter, it's a mistake. Part of the reason we are here is because we waited too long to have character in the dressing room
That's why they brought in Clarkson, that's why they traded for Bolland, that's why they brought in Robidas and Gleason.
They brought in Polak, and he hasn't done a damn thing leadership wise, seeing as how this team is worse.
Blaming character and leadership for poor performance, is the laziest from of analysis. If moving Polak can bring in more talent, or picks which can be used to draft talent, then they should do it.
Yzerman was a coach killer and selfish dick for the earlier part of his career.
Until he was surrounded by one of the most talented teams in recent memory, and became one of the greatest winners in NHL history.
Talent should be first, second, and third on the Leafs priority list.