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The Detroit Red Wings added defenseman Justin Holl as he signs a three-year, $10.2 million contract. Holl is coming from an Original Six rival, the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Justin Holl by the numbers
- 80 Games Played
- 2 Goals
- 16 Assists
- 18 Points
- +15 +/-
- 139 Blocked Shots
- 151 Hits
Justin Holl Scouting Report
“Is never going to put up big offensive numbers, but he is a decent puck mover who is good at limiting mistakes. Is usually in good defensive position. He has good size (6’4”) and wingspan, and appears to be most effective in a shutdown role. Is capable of playing effectively for 20-plus minutes every night. Long Range Potential: Decent defensive defenseman.” – Sports Forecaster
Bottom Line for Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings got their right-handed defenseman in Holl and, by doing so, added a guy who has size and is capable of being a shutdown defenseman and can make a difference on the blue line for the Red Wings; it’ll be interesting to see who the Red Wings coach Derek LaLonde pairs him with.
