In Roman Polak, Nick Spaling and James Reimer, the Sharks acquired three players before the trade deadline who will be unrestricted free agents this summer.
That’s three rentals, right? Not so fast.
General manager Doug Wilson likes to do deals that can help his team now and going forward. And while these three former Maple Leafs all have the final say about their futures, thanks to expiring contracts, it doesn’t guarantee they won’t return wearing teal in the fall.
Let’s look at each:
•The Czech-born Polak, who turns 30 late next month, possesses a number of characteristics the Sharks value in a defenseman.