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Maple Leafs Defenseman Pleads for Second Chance with the Team

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James Connelly
May 30, 2023  (9:10 PM)
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The upcoming offseason for the Toronto Maple Leafs brings with it the challenge of dealing with 10 unrestricted free agents. However, one player among them is making a plea to the Leafs for another opportunity.

Defenseman appeals for a second chance with Maple Leafs

In Toronto, fans often tend to assign blame to specific players in the aftermath of a loss. Justin Holl has been the media and the fans whipping boy for most of his time in Toronto despite being very solid for the most part.

A talented player in his own right, Holl was frequently targeted for his poor decisions throughout the season, as exemplified in instances like this:

However, his talent can be seen on plays like this.

Providing some perspective on Holl's current situation, his agent, Brian Bartlett, shed some light on the matter:

"He has really enjoyed his time in Toronto, loved the city and fans. The team was really good to him. It's not a �get me out of here' situation at all."

Looking ahead to the next season, the Leafs already have five defensemen under contract: Morgan Reilly, TJ Brodie, Jake McCabe, Timothy Liljegren, and Connor Timmins. Additionally, it appears that Luke Schenn will also be re-signed despite being an unrestricted free agent.

Considering this, if there is a place for Holl in Toronto, does he deserve it? Or should he explore opportunities elsewhere, potentially in a market that is willing to offer him a higher salary?

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