Confirmed Signing with Link: [TOR] Maple Leafs re-sign Justin Holl (3 years, $2M AAV)

[DarylO]

Pretty good deal for a guy who's playing tough minutes for the Leafs blueline.

 

[LeafGrief]

Thrilled with this deal. He's been great this year and getting a cheap RHD locked in for 3 years is huge for us. He's been playing like a top4 guy, but this is 3rd pairing money. Even if he is just a flash in the pan and a 3rd pairing guy, this is a good contract. If he keeps playing well in 2nd pairing minutes (he's played shutdown minutes with Muzzin a lot) then this contract is brilliant.

Big, skates well, defends well enough, has a good first pass and some nice offensive instincts. Lots to like about the player and amazing how well he's done to seize the opportunity. Five months ago I was certain that he sucked, now I'm overjoyed to have him locked in.

 

[NewEraGM]

This contract is for next year and onward. They'll both be on the team. Leaves us looking

Rielly - ?????
Dermott - Holl
Sandin - Liljegren

and depending on if we flip someone up front there may be enough money for he who won't be named. Eventually Sandin and/or Liljegren may move up once they prove they deserve it. In the meatime that's a weaker 2nd pair but it's not brutal.

This looks brutal...

 

[Vitto79]

So he’s the 2nd D under contract for next year now ? Dermott Likely getsmirw I assume

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Damn surprised Dubas didn't pull up with a truck full of cash like he did with all his other signings.

 

[Knies iT]

This is Toronto's Mayfield contract.

Great signing from Dubas. 3 years is what makes this a win, especially considering how good Holl has looked on the shutdown pair with Muzzin. Probably the only formidable pair that can defend consistently.

This looks brutal...

Probably looks closer to:

Rielly - UFA/TRADE
Dermott - Muzzin/Barrie
Sandin - Holl/Liljegren

A lot is still up in the air, but you can expect to see one of Barrie/Muzzin retained, with the other + Ceci walking.

 

[cannucky]

I don’t like. What does Holl bring that Lili doesn’t.

Size , actual Defensive ability and Testicular Fortitude ....next question .

 

[Prominence]

Now this is what you call a hometown discount.

 

[VoluntaryDom]

holl sucked in 11 games last year but hes been very good this year in more games. i like it, low-risk possible high reward. holl seems like at worst a decent player and if this year is legit then he could be a good top-4 option.

 

[hamzarocks]

Wait is is 3 million for 2 years? Or other way around? If its 2 mill it's a little high since holl is unproven but he should be able to outlay the deal pretty easily

 

[LeafGrief]

Damn surprised Dubas didn't pull up with a truck full of cash like he did with all his other signings.

Who is Kasperi Kapanen?
Who is Andreas Johnsson?
Who is Alex Kerfoot?
Who is Jason Spezza?

I know that you're joking, but it's a dumb joke. Maybe it will be relevant again if Sandin is a star and needs a big RFA deal in a few years.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Gotta be a bit of a trip for the guy that when 2019 started he probably figured he was destined for a career in Europe and on the last day of the year he is signing a deal for 6 million. Pretty awesome to see and he has played great too.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Wait is is 3 million for 2 years? Or other way around? If its 2 mill it's a little high since holl is unproven but he should be able to outlay the deal pretty easily

It is 3 years 2 AAV.

 

[Dion TheFluff]

This contract is for next year and onward. They'll both be on the team. Leaves us looking

Rielly - ?????
Dermott - Holl
Sandin - Liljegren

and depending on if we flip someone up front there may be enough money for he who won't be named. Eventually Sandin and/or Liljegren may move up once they prove they deserve it. In the meatime that's a weaker 2nd pair but it's not brutal.

Pietrangelo woul look really good in that spot

 

[DanM]

Gotta be a bit of a trip for the guy that when 2019 started he probably figured he was destined for a career in Europe and on the last day of the year he is signing a deal for 6 million. Pretty awesome to see and he has played great too.

It is 3 years at 2 million per, so 6 million.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Who is Kasperi Kapanen?
Who is Andreas Johnsson?
Who is Alex Kerfoot?
Who is Jason Spezza?

I know that you're joking, but it's a dumb joke. Maybe it will be relevant again if Sandin is a star and needs a big RFA deal in a few years.

Dont rielly and andersen need contracts like next year?(maybe 2 years i cant remember)… I imagine well find out then

 

[TheBeastCoast]

It is 3 years at 2 million per, so 6 million.

Yeah realized that as soon as I posted it lol 6 million isn't to bad either though.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Good for Holl. Been a long road since being a second round pick by the hawks.

 

[DanM]

Yeah realized that as soon as I posted it lol 6 million isn't to bad either though.

lol fully agreed, solid deal.

 

[hamzarocks]

It is 3 years 2 AAV.

True that's a fairish deal than. Hopefully he can improve his offense a bit and be able to handle tougher matchups in the future more regularly.

 

[Dion TheFluff]

Damn surprised Dubas didn't pull up with a truck full of cash like he did with all his other signings.

yeah Kapanen and Johnsson were brutal signings ....

 

[Funk21]

This looks brutal...

So let’s say we somehow land Pietrangelo for around 8.5-9. It would be super tight but now our D looks like this:

Rielly Pietrangelo
Sandin Holl
Dermott Liljegren

Look it’s not ideal but I think the D would be stronger on our top pairing. Obviously we have no idea what we have in Liljegren and Sandin for a full NHL season but we don’t have much choice.

 

[Mikenusca]

He’s 27, isn’t that too old for leaf fans? Seems like a good depth signing

 

[shortfuze]

Unreal signing. If Holl can continue playing as he has this season this is an absolute steal. Even at worse thats not bad for a solid bottom pairing D if he regresses and he brings physicality and defensive play to the team. Big fan of this.

He’s a bottom pairing defenceman that’s played 51 games and he’s 27. I wouldn’t call this a steal at all. However it’s a good signing for them.

 

[Kamiccolo]

Pietrangelo woul look really good in that spot

In the wise words of Babs

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