Justin Holl

Holl was in the Toronto lineup far more often than not a season ago, playing a career-high 68 games and finishing with three goals and 23 points, numbers right in line with what we have seen from him in prior years. Holl's hit (129) and block (104) totals increased considerably, but not enough for him to make a fantasy impact in either area. Already 30 years old, the chances of Holl taking a step forward offensively seem non-existent, making him a player to avoid in all fantasy formats this coming fall.

On a team filled with offensive stars, Holl has been the steadying defensive presence for Toronto. The 29-year-old Minnesota native has become a staple in the Maple Leafs' lineup the past two seasons, although he has managed just four goals and 38 points in 123 games over that span. To Holl's credit, he's also registered a plus-29 rating during that time frame. From a fantasy perspective, Holl gets no power-play time and figures to post roughly 100 hits and 100 blocks over the course of a full season, reasonable numbers, but nothing exceptional for a defenseman. There's minimal fantasy value here despite the fact Holl has carved out a key role for the Leafs.

Holl made an impact in his first full NHL season, contributing 18 points, 89 hits and 83 blocked shots in 68 contests last year. His ice time steadily increased throughout 2019-20, but with T.J. Brodie now in the fold, Holl might see less usage in 2020-21. At 28 years old, it's taken Holl a while to get to this level of play, but there's a decent chance he pushes for 15 to 20 points in the upcoming campaign. He'll also provide plenty in the way of non-scoring stats, but most fantasy managers can find better scoring production on draft day.

Holl made a splash in his NHL debut with the Leafs in 2017-18, scoring two goals in as many games. Now 26 years old, Holl has turned unspectacular production in the AHL (68 points in 192 games), but he's a right-handed shot on a one-way contract and is all but guaranteed a real shot at a third-line gig with the Buds. He won't deliver fantasy results, though he will be a solid NHL citizen.

Holl was drafted 54th in the 2010 NHL Reentry Draf. Many consider him a smooth skater who will be skating for the University of Minnesota for this season.