Reading some of the comments here I truly wonder if people actually watch games or just jump on the bandwagon. Holland has played most of his games with the likes of Grabner, PAP & Arcobello playing around 13 mins/game. In the first 5 or so games, he was generating some good scoring opportunities for himself & others & has remained a plus player. In the game against Buffalo, he played with Mathias & Boyes & they did nothing. He was given an opportunity with some better wingers & the line slept through the night.
If I had any complaint against Holland, it would be about playing with intensity at a consistent level. When you get one shift on & then two off, it means you can do it, but consistency is the problem. That's what Babcock wants to see. I think he knows Holland has the capability, but does he have the ability to do it every night, every shift. He's getting the kick in the ass & maybe a little bit of fear to perform now. Regardless of how bad people think he has played, I doubt many here would put him below Grabner, Arcobello & PAP.
I think waiving him is a ridiculous thought. If there isn't room for him at centre I would move him to a wing before waiving or trying to trade him. We spend the summer looking for free agents & PDO's but some people here want to dump a 24 year old future RFA with a good contract.
