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Toronto Maple Leafs: Looking At Some Possible Justin Holl Trades

By Jeremy Ridgewell

Jan 20, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) hits the crossbar as Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Justin Holl (3) and goalie Frederik Andersen (31) defend in the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) hits the crossbar as Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Justin Holl (3) and goalie Frederik Andersen (31) defend in the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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TORONTO, ON – MARCH 9: Paul Stastny #25 of the Winnipeg Jets is checked against the boards by Justin Holl #3 of the Toronto Maple Leafs . (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /

According to Nick Kypreos, the Toronto Maple Leafs are making it known to other teams that both Travis Dermott and Justin Holl are available. This news is not all that surprising considering the recent play of  Rasmus Sandin and Timothy Liljegren.

It is unlikely for Toronto to trade both defensemen and destroy their depth, but one of these players could be playing for a new team by Christmas time. Out of Dermott and Holl, Holl is more likely the one that Toronto says goodbye to.

Holl has been a healthy scratch for past few games and in his absence Liljegren has not looked out of place. The reason behind Holl being scratched is his horrible start. He has zero points in seven games and he and Muzzin were not performing like they did last season.

Dermott on the other hand has played well and is unlikely to be moved, unless the Leafs are upgrading the blue-line with a significant add.

Holl has a cap hit of $2 million AAV with one more season left on his deal. Dermott just recently signed a two year extension worth $1.5 million AAV which also expires after next season.

Another factor in traded one of these two players is that Holl will be a unrestricted free agent after next season. Dermott will be a restricted free agent which gives the trade partner more control with Dermott.

For this article I’m going to only look at possible trades for Justin Holl as he seems to be the most likely player to get traded.

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