Former Leafs Defenseman Struggling immensely with New Team
Playing in the biggest hockey market in the world in Toronto is always going to be tough for some players with the intense scrutiny from fans and the media, and unfortunately, sometimes, players get singled out by those fans.
A veteran blue liner
During his six seasons in Toronto, that role was played by Justin Holl, as he was often on the receiving end of much criticism from everyone in Toronto.
Despite earning just $2 million a year, so not expected to be the teams biggest star, Holl's mistakes were often amplified, and at the end of his last season, it seemed like the best move for both parties to part ways.
Greener pastures?
In free agency, Holl signed a three-year deal worth $3.4 million per season in Detroit, and with that type of money, most expected him to step into a top-four spot on the Red Wings blue line.
Surprisingly however, on the eve of their first game, Holl is the team's extra defenseman despite that hefty salary, and now, it appears as though the Maple Leafs dodged a major bullet with the ageing 31-year old.
As Read on Maple Leafs Daily -
Former Leafs defenseman already a disappointment on his new team
| POLL | ||
Will Holl find a spot in the lineup this season? | ||
| Yes | 142 | 40.9 % |
| No | 205 | 59.1 % |
| List of polls | ||
