Waived: Leafs place Peter Holland on waivers [CLEARED]

[SprDaVE]

Hmmmm...

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[johnny_rudeboy]

Weird. I reckon he would get picked up if signed but so close to the arbitration hearing not so sure.

 

[Leafidelity]

Not at all suprised. He always seemed like a real good guy, but his play always left me wanting more.

 

[ForSpareParts*]

I wish him all the best, but he had consistency issues.

I am pretty angry with the assets we let go to get him.

 

[Daisy Jane]

very interesting.

 

[ForSpareParts*]

very interesting.

A trade in the works perhaps?

 

[Mad Brills*]

I wish him all the best, but he had consistency issues.

I am pretty angry with the assets we let go to get him.

If he clears, it means no one else wants him, so the leafs could send him down in October if needed.

 

[TMLife*]

Not surprised, guy has skill, but needs to be consistent in his efforts. He will find a spot on another team

 

[p.l.f.]

hurray!
make room for kids

 

[Mr Hockey*]

 

[SprDaVE]

I'm 100% positive this isn't to get him to sign a 2-way deal at all. There's no way he's going on a 2-way deal even if he was a UFA.

This is just a tactic to show that there's very little interest in him on the market and that his dollar demand should be lowered.

I could see someone picking him up though. I don't think the Leafs are overly worried about losing him.

 

[Canada4Gold]

Tactics for arbitration.

Was hoping we might be able to get something for him(I don't have him making the team), doubt there's much chance of that now, if anyone wants him they can take him, if he clears, and even gets a cheap 2 way not sure anyone would pay anything anyway.

 

[TLeafsFan]

Hmmmmmmm.

 

[FlareKnight]

Somewhat interesting.

Holland was a nice pickup at the time, but just never turned into a very important piece.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Yeah no.

 

[johnny_rudeboy]

I'm 100% positive this isn't to get him to sign a 2-way deal at all. There's no way he's going on a 2-way deal even if he was a UFA.

This is just a tactic to show that there's very little interest in him on the market and that his dollar demand should be lowered.

I could see someone picking him up.

I think you are 100% right.

 

[Clark4Ever]

Not surprised that management considers him expendable at this point. We don't really have room for him anymore so if he's claimed it's not a significant loss. If he signs, it will have to be on Lou's terms.

 

[Mad Brills*]

Leafs can't walk away unless its 3+ million and he won't get that.

 

[SeenSchenn2]

Regardless of arbitration tactic or not, it's a little weird how they can't get a deal done.

Holland has been productive even though he's been relegated to 3rd/4th line minutes and played with the Clarkson's of the world. Check the stats.

 

[wmark]

I'm hoping he gets picked up.

 

[bobermay]

I've always hoped for the best for hometown boy Peter Holland.... but this will go down as another underwhelming acquisition by Nonis.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Well that kills his value

I think someone will claim him. If anyone is looking for someone on waivers, this should be the type of guy. Even with his inconsistency issues, he's still a cheap bottom 6 option who is only 25 worth a decent amount.

 

[ACC1224]

I'm 100% positive this isn't to get him to sign a 2-way deal at all. There's no way he's going on a 2-way deal even if he was a UFA.

This is just a tactic to show that there's very little interest in him on the market and that his dollar demand should be lowered.

I could see someone picking him up though. I don't think the Leafs are overly worried about losing him.

Sounds right.

I don't see him on the Team next year anyway.

 

[SprDaVE]

Regardless of arbitration tactic or not, it's a little weird how they can't get a deal done.

Holland has been productive even though he's been relegated to 3rd/4th line minutes and played with the Clarkson's of the world. Check the stats.

30-35 points ish but provides nothing else... that won't be overly hard to replace. He had a great chance late last season to elevate his game and prove he could produce more consistently but just couldn't do it.

Leafs have a lot of NHL ready young players ready to push for spots and I'm sure someone like Leivo, Hyman and/or Soshnikov could easily replace his production.

I'd be surprised if he's in the Leafs organization come training camp.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Not particularly surprised .. Is a 1 or a 2 way contract an issue that goes through arbitration? I'm not familiar with the process though much - typically it's just salary