Former Leaf drops a telling quote about how he viewed his time in Toronto
For the past couple of seasons, Justin Holl has been a very polarizing figure on the Leafs' blueline. He has been booed by fans, criticized and picked apart online. Many couldn't wait for his eventual departure. Well, the time has come. This season will be a fresh start for Holl after he signed a 3-year deal with Detroit that will see him earn $3.4M per season.
Holl was a second round pick of Chicago in 2010 and struggled to find his way after his NCAA career, making a pit stop in the ECHL before joining the AHL's Toronto Marlies in 2015. He didn't become an NHL regular until 2019-20. While Holl will be the first one to admit that his time in Toronto had its ups and downs, he also admitted this week that he enjoyed his time there. Still, a fresh start was definitely alluring and Holl is happy to have the chance to start over with a new club and a clean slate.
I loved my time in Toronto. I thought it was terrific. I'm sure there will be differences that will be noticeable but I do think it prepares you in ways to have thick skin and stuff like that. Really, you can't worry about the noise regardless." - Holl on his run in Toronto helping him to develop thick skin
As tough as the market can be to play in, Holl learned a lot while playing in Toronto. Even if his tenure didn't end in the best way, being scratched for a handful of playoff games and the Leafs being ousted in 5 games by Florida, nothing has shaken his confidence. Holl will now look to a fresh start in Detroit where he (hopefully) won't have to deal with such a critical and volatile fanbase.
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JUILLET 7 | 436 ANSWERS Former Leaf drops a telling quote about how he viewed his time in Toronto Will Justin Holl play out his full 3-year tenure with the Red Wings? | ||
| Yes | 170 | 39 % |
| No, he'll be bought out | 133 | 30.5 % |
| No, he'll be traded | 133 | 30.5 % |
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