“Wait for your opportunity and be ready when it comes.” Leafs defenceman Justin Holl says that a lot. Justin Holl had played just two games all season before injuries hit the Leafs’ blue line in recent weeks. ( Mark Blinch / GETTY IMAGES )But with a back injury to Jake Gardiner and a shoulder injury to Travis Dermott, Holl has gotten that opportunity. Holl feels his confidence has been returning the last couple of weeks, which should serve him well as the Leafs march toward the playoffs. The fact that the Leafs won’t risk that is a sign they still believe in Holl.

Source: thestar March 23, 2019 22:41 UTC