Blues Ink Roman Polak to Five-Year Extension

[Thrillhouse]

ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced Thursday the club has re-signed defenseman Roman Polak to a five-year contract extension.

“We believe Roman is one of the top defensive defensemen in the league who plays against the opposing teams best players night after night,” said Armstrong. “He’s one of our top penalty killers who is just reaching the prime of his career and we’re happy to have him in the fold for the next five years.”

Polak, 25, played in 55 games this past season, recording 12 points (three goals, nine assists) and 33 penalty minutes.

The 6’1”, 227-pound defenseman has played in 227 career National Hockey League (NHL) games, all with the Blues, posting 49 points (eight goals, 41 assists) along with 143 penalty minutes.

The Ostrava, Czech Republic native was originally drafted by the Blues in the sixth round, 180th overall in the 2004 Entry Draft.

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Polak total was first reported by @tsnBobMckenzie The breakdown...$ 2.2, $2.45, $3.1, $3.1, $3.1

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[Captain Crunch28]

Hahahaha glad Cbus didnt sign him.

[Snipes19]

Originally Posted by Captain Crunch28

Hahahaha glad Cbus didnt sign him.

You wouldn't have signed him anyways since he was an RFA and I would take him over just about any d-man on your team.

Great signging by the Blues. 230-pound top-4 d-man that has good wheels and can play solid physical defense. Great to have him locked up.

[Captain Crunch28]

Originally Posted by Snipes19

You wouldn't have signed him anyways since he was an RFA and I would take him over just about any d-man on your team.

Great signging by the Blues. 230-pound top-4 d-man that has good wheels and can play solid physical defense. Great to have him locked up.

The only dmen going to be back is Clitsome, Russell and Methot.

[bustoff]

Originally Posted by Captain Crunch28

Hahahaha glad Cbus didnt sign him.

Yeah, me too. Good signing by the Blues.Glad to see they're keeping the core of the team even though the Blues don't have an owner.