The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded defenseman Roman Polak and forward Nick Spaling to the San Jose Sharks for second-round picks in 2017 and 2018, and forward Raffi Torres.
There is no money retained in the TOR-SJ deal.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) February 22, 2016
"Roman and Nick are both quality, character players that will complement and enhance our current roster,” Sharks general manager Doug Wilson said. "Our existing group of players has battled hard and they have earned the right to have every chance to succeed this season."
Polak's in the final year of a five-year, $13.75-million deal and will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the campaign.
The 29-year-old recorded one goal and 12 assists in 55 games.
Spaling will also become an unrestricted free agent at season's end, carrying a $2.2-million cap hit.
The 27-year-old was in and out of the lineup for the Maple Leafs in 2015-16, tallying just one goal and six assists in 35 games.
Leafs have now traded three of their nine UFAs. Remaining: Reimer, Parenteau, Boyes, Grabner, Arcobello, Clune.
— James Mirtle (@mirtle) February 22, 2016
Torres will be re-assigned to the AHL's San Jose Barracuda. The 34-year-old hasn't played an NHL game since 2014.
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Vancouver Canucks forward Radim Vrbata's trade value was definitely on the rise Sunday against the Colorado Avalanche as he ended a 14-game goalless drought in front of a number of league scouts, but his night took a turn for the worst during the third period.
The pending free agent took an awkward fall while being pursued by defenseman Tyson Barrie in the corner, and the 34-year-old immediately left the game and limped to the dressing room.
Vrbata takes an awkward fall and leaves the game.#Canucks lead 3-0 with 12:46 to play. pic.twitter.com/ONMlJnv0wL
— Vancouver Canucks (@VanCanucks) February 22, 2016
The team has yet to give any update on the winger's condition, but Canucks fans are clearly worried about one of their most valuable trade assets ahead of the trade deadline.
Vrbata injured. No. His trade value was sky rocketing.
— Desai87 (@VasimDesai) February 22, 2016
Radim Vrbata getting injured a week before the deadline is so #Canucks
— Ryan Biech (@ryanbiech) February 22, 2016
Only one more thing for #Canucks fans to hope happens tonight...
— Omar A (@omarcanuck) February 22, 2016
(that Vrbata's ok)
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