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Maple Leafs' Justin Holl: Headed back to AHL

Holl provided a spark for the Maple Leafs in his short time with the NHL club, but he will head back to the minors with the news that Morgan Rielly is healthy and has been activated from injured reserve. He's hung around the AHL ranks since 2014-15, but perhaps his success in the minors this season (20 points in 39 games, plus-20 rating) and his good impression in his short stint with the top club will put him in consideration for a permanent spot at the NHL level in the future.

Maple Leafs' Justin Holl: Two games, two goals for rookie D

Holl has exactly two games under his NHL belt and he's clearly having the time of his life. He's still on emergency recall and will be sent back down to the AHL when the blue liners heal. Holl had 20 points, including four goals, in 39 games for the Toronto Marlies prior to the call up.

Maple Leafs' Justin Holl: Promoted on emergency basis

Roman Polak was just placed on injured reserve due to an infection and Ron Hainsey is considered a game-time decision due to an illness, so if Hainsey's unable to go Wednesday, Toronto will rely on Holl to step in and make his NHL debut against the Islanders. The 26-year-old blueliner has notched four goals and 20 points in 39 games with AHL Toronto this season.

Maple Leafs' Justin Holl: Re-ups for one year

Holl has spent the past two seasons with AHL Toronto as he awaits the chance to make his NHL debut. Selected in the second round of the 2010 NHL Draft, the former Minnesota Golden Gopher can skate and move the puck well but lacks a true scoring touch, which will limit his fantasy value if he does get called up by the Leafs.

Maple Leafs' Justin Holl: Puts pen to paper on entry-level deal

The Buds were awful last season, but that allowed the AHL Marlies to send a bunch of players to the parent club in early 2016 -- Holl wasn't a part of that group, though he replenished the minor-league system to some degree, producing five goals and 16 assists in 60 games, plus four assists in a long playoff run. Holl is just another talented defenseman awaiting his chance on the big stage.