Justin Holl

[The Iceman]

I might eat my words as this is an early deduction but I take Holl over Brodie 7 days a week

 

[A1LeafNation]

Beast mode activated!

 

[zeke]

I might eat my words as this is an early deduction but I take Holl over Brodie 7 days a week

I'll take both thanks.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Right side of the Leafs D has been very solid to start the season. Left side too but that was not our weakness in years past. Holl’s emergence and the acquisitions of Brodie and Bogosian have greatly improved that area of the team.

 

[Albus Dumbledore]

6 hits tonight
With a nice one against McDavid and rubbing him out against the boards.

 

[zeke]

 

[Menzinger]

Holl4Norris

 

[Fogelhund]

 

[IPS]

2024 - Justin Holl surpasses Niklas Lidstrom on best D of all time list.

 

[BertCorbeau]

As his confidence has grown, he's making more risky but nifty plays with the puck. That being said they don't seem to be at bad times so his decision making it sound.

It must be the flow. Must be.

 

[Notsince67]

Norris Trophy Power Rankings: Makar reaching another level


1. Makar
2. Weber
3. Theodore
4. Ristolainen
5. Hanafin

Honorable mention: Victor Hedman, Roman Josi, Charlie McAvoy, Justin Faulk, Justin Holl, Darnell Nurse

Honestly. The Peter Principle is a real thing.
Sports journalism is shit

 

[Notsince67]

I might eat my words as this is an early deduction but I take Holl over Brodie 7 days a week

Me too. Not the days that you are playing though

 

[Notsince67]

2024 - Justin Holl surpasses Niklas Lidstrom on best D of all time list.

Lol.

 

[BlueForever75]

All sarcasm aside, Holl may be protected in upcoming expansion draft. Thats how well hes developing. He's a key clog in this defense and any criticisms of him are not warranted.

 

[LeafParade]

All sarcasm aside, Holl may be protected in upcoming expansion draft. Thats how well hes developing. He's a key clog in this defense and any criticisms of him are not warranted.

He only makes 2 M / yr for another 2 years. If you take into account his cap hit, he has to be protected for the expansion draft. He is a great return on investment in terms of cap dollars spent.

Holl is now carrying Muzzin.

 

[mrJT]

Holl is playing like a top pairing RD. His defensive game has come on leaps and bounds over the last 2 seasons.

 

[diehardleafsfan9878]

https://thehockeywriters.com/maple-leafs-holl-top-pairing-defenceman/

 

[frizzer1]

He has been outstanding this year but was awful in the playoffs last season.
I will hold off anointing him as the next big thing until he does it in this coming playoffs.

 

[Twine Tickler]

Holl's gap control is better than anyone on our team. And its not even remotely close IMO. Long reach, excellent anticipation, great stick, decent skating and big frame make it hard to get around him. That video of him angling the best player on the planet, McJesus, into the corner forcing a turnover on the PK.......***chefs kiss**

Truthfully, he has been doing that all year. It doesn't even surprise me anymore. If he continues this way, I am not sure how you could leave him unprotected TBH

 

[Nylander88]

Definitely creates a situation come the expansion draft. Holl will need protected or his deal at 2mil will be snapped up for sure

 

[Eternal Leaf]

He's been an absolute monster this season. Incredible value for his contract.

 

[Crosscrease14]

Holl lot better than I thought

 

[Stephen]

I might eat my words as this is an early deduction but I take Holl over Brodie 7 days a week

This is very much a blueline by committee so if it gels properly and we go on a run we need all these parts to do their part without a lot of hierarchy. Brodie makes a lot of smart little decisions with the puck, takes an extra half second that adds up to a lot of stability and control.

 

[Captain14]

Really happy for him! He works his ass off and getting better every game.
He earns it every night!

 

[Papi 4 Hart]

His flow is becoming iconic.

Reminds me of Tyler Flowzak.