Justin Holl Discussion Thread

[ottomaddox]

Justin Holl is my life.

Shoots right
6'4" all day long
From Tonka Bay, MN
on pace for +25 rating
A very steady presence
Could be our perminant #6 D-man

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[Maple Leaf]

I'd rather have the specialist

 

[Paradoc]

He rarely makes mistakes out there. I am surprised at his play so far.

 

[MoreMogilny]

Honestly I never thought he’d make it full time.

I’m pleasantly surprised that Babs is keeping him in the lineup consistently. He looks good so far in his role.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Playing a nice simple game, using his size when he needs to and while he's not the fastest skater out there he's being smart positionally which allows him to get quick jumps on the play. He's got some nice puck skills for a big man as well.

Works well with Dermott who has the mobility

 

[DarkKnight]

He’s making a real nice first pass too, which isn’t necessarily new, that was always NHL caliber. With the improved D coverage he’s a perfect third pairing. Awesome we need it.

Looks comfortable too, like one mistake isn’t going to cost him his spot. Holl has arrived.

 

[Guy Boucher]

Best thing about this season, by far.

 

[Buds17]

He's already played more NHL games this season than previous seasons combined. That's something.

 

[Keon1963]

I was wrong about this guy. Looking like a #6 d'man.

 

[OVO16]

He's pretty much the Gauthier of Defenders on the team.

Both who look extremely solid and perfect for their roles....but Both who could also be a lot nastier/mean given their Size/Height.

Something about the wearing the LEafs sweater just turns everyone soft

 

[NiL8r87]

When he subbed in 2 years ago I thought it was the best stretch of games the Leafs had that entire year. I think it was when Polak was injured or something. I always wondered how he’d look with another shot.

 

[jaric1862]

Super solid #6 dman, My only complaint is that I wish he was a bit nastier, but thats not only exclusive to him

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

didn't think he had it in him. Goes to show how a player can run with a chance when they finally get one

 

[Swedish Gretzky]

Holl looked awful during stretches last year.

He's definitely put in the work and has really blossomed into a useful Right-handed D that the team desperately needs.

Let me throw this out there: salaries aside - who is the better D - Holl or Zaitsev?

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Holl looked awful during stretches last year.

He's definitely put in the work and has really blossomed into a useful Right-handed D that the team desperately needs.

Let me throw this out there: salaries aside - who is the better D - Holl or Zaitsev?

Depends which Zaitsev you're getting. The Toronto or the Ottawa version?

 

[Magic Man]

He's pretty much the Gauthier of Defenders on the team.

Both who look extremely solid and perfect for their roles....but Both who could also be a lot nastier/mean given their Size/Height.

Something about the wearing the LEafs sweater just turns everyone soft

Could be worse. He's thrown a few big hits this year. Had a good one tonight. Looks like a passable #6 dman.

 

[Swedish Gretzky]

Depends which Zaitsev you're getting. The Toronto or the Ottawa version?

Havent watched many ottawa games but frkm the 2 that I did see . he looks like hes having a great season - definitely earning his salary this year.

Maybe hes not bad afterall

 

[OVO16]

Could be worse. He's thrown a few big hits this year. Had a good one tonight. Looks like a passable #6 dman.

Yeah I'm def not complaining too much about it.

I like him a lot better than Marincin thats for sure

 

[LeafSteel]

Happy for Holl.

He’s endured and made the most of his chance.

As long as he continues to keep it simple I honk he’s solidified how handle on the 6th spot.

 

[HandshakeLineRespect]

I like the fact that hes not afraid to take a hit to make a play.

 

[ponder]

Surprisingly solid 6D. Reliable defensively, moves the puck decently well, and more grit/physicality than I expected based on his time with the Marlies. Hope he keeps it up!

 

[Hclass47]

Super solid #6 dman, My only complaint is that I wish he was a bit nastier, but thats not only exclusive to him

he looks like he has more confidence this year. Solid all around and in last nights game against the kings he threw a few solid hits. Doing that consistently will keep opposing players heads up

 

[The Iceman]

PK guy, solid, tough, and right handedness makes Holl a beautiful thing

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Needs to do more if he wants to be considered a legit bottom pairing defenseman. Right now is functioning as a solid depth/#7 option, but a #5/#6 needs to handle more than 14 minutes a night... Especially on a team with Barrie struggling and Ceci being forced to play 22-23 minutes a night.

It's nice to see he's not a total disaster as originally expected, but he's hardly exceeding expectations for someone in his role either.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

This guy took a long long time to develop but he is playing such a great game right now for us night in night out. Many nights' like last night, he is our best defender. So big strong and dependable. No mistakes. And last night made a play only top end guys make on Willy's goal.