This has been Justin Holl’s year. With the Toronto Maple Leafs reeling from major injuries to their top defenders, they’ve had to rely upon others to help fill the gap. Holl, not only stepped up when the opportunity was presented to him, but has been outstanding.
This season, as the Toronto Maple Leafs most under-appreciated defenseman, Holl is logging the most minutes in his career, playing an average of 21:25 per contest.
That time is also being trusted to the Tonka Bay, Minnesota native in pivotal moments in the game. Coach Sheldon Keefe is sending Holl over the boards for 67.