Confirmed with Link: TOR re-signs RHD Justin Holl (2 x 675K)

[Faltorvo]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!!!! That is a sweeeet deal.

$675K promising dman could be quite valuable next year.

I think Holl just bought himself a few call-ups this season. If they can make him an actual roster player next year, that contract will be amazing.

I'm expecting more sweetheart deals! It's a reverse fire sale - players are throwing money back at us

good deal

 

[Faltorvo]

are we seeing the fruits of the rabid fandom here being used to a greater cause,, then just stuffing money into the pockets of the owners?

1 way deal, thats pretty generous.

 

[ShaneFalco]

I think he makes the team. Oh wait it's a one-way.....

 

[sxvnert]

Generously paid to become part of the new vet core for the marlies. With Ben Smith signing in the DEL it wouldn't surprise me if he becomes the next marlies captain. A one way deal ensures he gets the entire 650K per. Its an offer he couldn't refuse seeing as no other team in the league would do this.

 

[DarkKnight]

Deal makes a Holl lot of sense. Not sure he plays, but it's wHolly possible.

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

Really like this signing, cheap and easy to bury if it doesn’t work out. Dubas is supposedly a big fan of the guy and he didn’t overpay so he gets points for that as well.

 

[BigBlu]

Holla!

 

[deletethis]

Think of what a big deal this is for Holl. He's 26 years old now, he didn't get an ELC until he was 24. He's getting NHL money for 2 years regardless of playing in the league. Even if he hits that ceiling he's made some actual money to save from his hockey career. Good for him.

This is how the Leafs/Marlies are becoming a destination of choice for these AHLers. Next year there will be about 8 Marlies on 1 way NHL deals. I doubt any other organization will have this many AHLers on 1 ways. Plus they have an unprecedented number of players on AHL contracts. You can almost guarantee that the league will do something about this in the next CBA.

 

[Boutette]

Think of what a big deal this is for Holl. He's 26 years old now, he didn't get an ELC until he was 24. He's getting NHL money for 2 years regardless of playing in the league. Even if he hits that ceiling he's made some actual money to save from his hockey career. Good for him.

This is how the Leafs/Marlies are becoming a destination of choice for these AHLers. Next year there will be about 8 Marlies on 1 way NHL deals. I doubt any other organization will have this many AHLers on 1 ways. Plus they have an unprecedented number of players on AHL contracts. You can almost guarantee that the league will do something about this in the next CBA.

The Marlies budget is probably higher now than most Euro teams now and probably a handful of KHL teams to boot.

 

[thewave]

I'd be shocked if he wasn't on the Leafs top7/8 next season.

I thought he looked like a fine 7-8 guy in his NHL games

 

[Brown Dog]

I thought Holl looked good in his short stint last year. Love this deal and happy to see Leafs really flexing their financial muscle.

 

[jaric1862]

Does anyone think he gets picked off waivers by a team if Ozhiganov beats him out for that #6 spot?

 

[Eb]

Does anyone think he gets picked off waivers by a team if Ozhiganov beats him out for that #6 spot?

No the second year and it being a one way deal will turn away lots of teams.

 

[A1LeafNation]

Looks like he is in the nhl unless he has a bad camp.

It’s like keeping Leivo up; even though Kapanen was better, he was sent down because of his contract.

 

[LeafSteel]

I want to see this kid get a real chance this season.

If someone could slip him some Polak-tiger blood and some mean pills, it would be great!

 

[Buds17]

Does anyone think he gets picked off waivers by a team if Ozhiganov beats him out for that #6 spot?

Not sure Holl makes the top six, but I think he'll stay on as the 7th or 8th D, so I don't see waivers being a factor.

 

[TheProspector]

I'm expecting more sweetheart deals! It's a reverse fire sale - players are throwing money back at us

This is so great. And true. We've gone from a terrible place to play to the team you're willing to take a discount to play for.

 

[Leafsman]

No the second year and it being a one way deal will turn away lots of teams.

Great protective contract by Dubas on a waiver eligible player

 

[Nizdizzle]

Wonder if he can keep up his NHL goalscoring pace and pot 80-82 goals this year.

 

[Shanty]

Wonder if he can keep up his NHL goalscoring pace and pot 80-82 goals this year.

I know it's a small sample size, but clearly he's got a booming shot which he'll every night use to beat goalies clean.

 

[lifelonghockeyfan]

I thought he looked like a fine 7-8 guy in his NHL games

He looked like Drew Doughty. 2 games, 2 goals, plus 5. But he seems to the classic long term AHLer. Good for him he's gonna make some real money now, if an probably if only a Marlie.

 

[cupcrazyman]

Holl-aback on the blueline !

 

[Duke Silver]

This guy is a player. He's not going to blow anyone's socks off but he's efficient and he plays smart. The perfect bottom-pairing d-man for today's game.

 

[hector morrison]

Hope he makes the most of it in camp and that Babs gives him an honest look. Lou compared him to Brian Rafalski, likely because of the late bloomer comparison,but still!