TSN: Polak on the Block

[Mikeyg]

On the topic of polak, we shouldn't trade him now. Wait until the deadline, we can easily package spaling or someone else, and polak for a first to some cap team. Of course those two aren't worth a 1st in any capacity, but we would take a substantial cap dump back to make it work. If a 1st isn't realistic or obtainable at the time then you can just do the same thing with a 2nd + good prospect instead. We have a lot of power in the form of cap space, so we should bundle that in to get more value out of polak and the others.

 

[AINEC*]

You could probably play top mins for the Leafs assuming you can skate

Speaks to just how terrible Polak is.

 

[paulhiggins]

At least he doesn't run away like a scared rabbit when the going gets rough.

 

[34]

The management for this team has everything backwards. They are trading everyone that does not need to be and keeping the useless hot garbage that nees to be traded. Toxic dressing room!

 

[Eb]

Key phrase in that sentence

You took that wave way too far.

Again, Kessel was traded because Gunnarsson was traded. Lol just lol.

 

[Nithoniniel]

Maybe in a division 2 team. His weaknesses get magnified on bigger ice.

Don't agree. Polaks mobility isn't the big problem, it's that he can't handle the puck and do decent things with it under pressure. On the bigger ice surface he'd get more time.

 

[Morbo]

This for me as well.

I don't get why some feel the need to over exaggerate Gunnar's abilities because Polak has struggled. Neither are anything special.

Pretty funny those who weep at the loss of Gunnar.

There's nothing funny about trading a useful 4 or very good 5th D for a 6th or 7th D who can't skate and has no skill with the puck.

 

[Maplebeasts]

He's a goner. Rumours of him being shopped, Gardiner coming back from injury, Corrado coming back soon from his conditioning stint, kids outplaying him badly at training camp. I expect a trade before American Thanksgiving.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Pretty much a foregone conclusion Polak would be shopped and traded this season when the Leafs confirmed the rebuild last summer since he's a UFA after this year.

Didn't expect his name to pop up so soon though, but defensive defensemen on bad teams seldom look good .. Not to say he's a great player but in the proper role on a good team he could be effective. Good idea to try and move him now before his value lowers any more.

 

[HoweHullOrr]

http://www.todaysslapshot.com/from-the-ice/mckenzie-on-availability-of-schenn-polak-carle-wideman/

Mckenzie: "Depending on who you talk to, veteran defenseman Roman Polak with the Toronto Maple Leafs could be had for the right price"

What can we get for polak realy. Case of water bottles

I would be okay with a 7th for Polak

We could probably get a 2nd out of him if a team specifically likes him. Could go a long way in replacing the picks we lost for Babcock and Lou.

Maybe we get two 3rd's so we get it over with right away.

Somewhere between a 2nd (not likely) and a 7th?

 

[WTFMAN99]

Somewhere between a 2nd (not likely) and a 7th?

I'd say a 3rd+

Leafs could retain on him too.

2nd is pretty damn optimistic. 7th is just ridiculously low.

 

[HoweHullOrr]

Somewhere between a 2nd (not likely) and a 7th?

I'd say a 3rd+

Leafs could retain on him too.

2nd is pretty damn optimistic. 7th is just ridiculously low.

Agreed. Just showing the wide difference of opinions here. You forgot to mention the water bottles.

 

[burpsalot]

Polak for Gunnarsson, 4th round pick (No. 94 pick) and retained salary still makes me laugh at the incompetence of that Nonis move.

Gunnarsson is now a fixture in Blues top 4 on a 7-2-1 team near the top of the NHL standings and Polak a healthy scratch and bottom pairing Dman on a 1-5-2 team near the bottom of the NHL standings.

Leafs are likely looking for a desperate team with some injuries to dump Polak on for a prospect or an attempt to recover that lost draft pick.

If I was the coach & with the make up of our present D, I would rather have Polak than Gunnarsson.

Funny how Nonis & some of the previous management always seemed nonchalant about giving up draft picks, but our new management always seems to be thinking, how do we acquire more of them.

 

[KGL]

I think Polak will fetch a 2nd or a 3rd + prospect/later pick. As I've said before, some GMs value what Polak has very much, a 2nd isn't completely unrealistic, although it is the ceiling of what he's likely to return.

I'm thinking either Columbus or LA end up trading for Polak. Both of them like physical play, he'll bring that.

 

[burpsalot]

I think Polak will fetch a 2nd or a 3rd + prospect/later pick. As I've said before, some GMs value what Polak has very much, a 2nd isn't completely unrealistic, although it is the ceiling of what he's likely to return.

I'm thinking either Columbus or LA end up trading for Polak. Both of them like physical play, he'll bring that.

Agreed. I had said earlier, if it is us looking to trade Polak, we should try to get a 3rd. If it is someone coming to us to try to get Polak, we should be looking for a 2nd.

 

[Cor]

Wouldn't be shocked to see him waived in all honesty.

If no team is willing to give us anything within the next week or so, it's really the only option.

Though, we could send Harrington down, but he shouldn't be punished because Polak and Marincin blow.

 

[Leafsman]

I think Polak will fetch a 2nd or a 3rd + prospect/later pick. As I've said before, some GMs value what Polak has very much, a 2nd isn't completely unrealistic, although it is the ceiling of what he's likely to return.

I'm thinking either Columbus or LA end up trading for Polak. Both of them like physical play, he'll bring that.

The guy is a few games off being a healthy scratch. You'd be lucky to get a later pick for him if anything.

If he didn't make the cut on this team, you think anybody is going to pay for him?? I'm not saying he's not worth anything, I'm saying no one's going to pay for him. It's kinda like the last head of lettuce at the farmers market, perfectly good but there is just stink associated with it and no one is going to buy it.

 

[Leafsman]

http://www.todaysslapshot.com/from-the-ice/mckenzie-on-availability-of-schenn-polak-carle-wideman/

Mckenzie: "Depending on who you talk to, veteran defenseman Roman Polak with the Toronto Maple Leafs could be had for the right price"

Common Sense: "Depending on who you talk to, just about anybody with the Toronto Maple Leafs could be had for the right price"

Thanks for nothing McKenzie

 

[Ovate]

Gleason got a 4th last year. Polak right now is still better than Gleason, but has a larger contract.

 

[thewave]

Ya but Grabovski, wouldn't you say that he is the real victim here?

I'd say he won the lottery. Clarkson too. Quite a few won the MLSE lotto.

 

[HoweHullOrr]

Gleason got a 4th last year. Polak right now is still better than Gleason, but has a larger contract.

Gleason also returned JM Liles, who we thought we could trade for a decent pick for a very long time.

I remember debating for seemingly forever that JM Liles wold not return a 2nd although that was popular thinking at the time.

I think we could see the same thing with Polak. If we could get a 3rd, I think we should be happy.

 

[Menzinger]

Eric Brewer got a 3rd round pick last year. I think Polak should be able to get a bit more than that.

Market changes from year to year.

Polak does seem like the kind of guy who is perfect for "old school" coaches like Torts who seem to value toughness above all else.

I can see the blue Jackets or Boston being interested.

Overall the Leafs have tons of bottom pairing defensive guys. They need to start moving some out for roster space.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I would be okay with a 7th for Polak

Then you are awful at asset management

 

[Bobs your uncle]

He's a goner. Rumours of him being shopped, Gardiner coming back from injury, Corrado coming back soon from his conditioning stint, kids outplaying him badly at training camp. I expect a trade before American Thanksgiving.

Polak for a turkey ...?
If we can also get some cranberry sauce I say "Deal!!!"

 

[Maple Leaf]

Another dumb trade
Better to make zero trades
Leafs would be 10x better with no trades