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