Peter D.
Moderator
I don't really mind the trade of Gunnarsson because I thought he was vastly overrated for what he actually provided. However, to give up a pick on top of him as well as retain some salary for Polak makes very little sense.
Gunnarsson's steady style should translate well in St. Louis's system on the 2nd pairing. Polak should be more physical than Gunnarsson, but can't foresee much more than that. Making the price paid that much more puzzling.
If there is one benefit to come out of this, it is that Gardiner or Rielly should now see 1st line minutes, and justifiably so. Gunnarsson just never did it for me as a top pairing guy.
Gunnarsson's steady style should translate well in St. Louis's system on the 2nd pairing. Polak should be more physical than Gunnarsson, but can't foresee much more than that. Making the price paid that much more puzzling.
If there is one benefit to come out of this, it is that Gardiner or Rielly should now see 1st line minutes, and justifiably so. Gunnarsson just never did it for me as a top pairing guy.