Leafs re-sign Holzer (1-year, 1-way contract)

[Corn Flake]

Holzer might be another Gunnarson.

He is a little bit nastier than Gunarsson around his crease and in the corners, and I think plays a little bit closer to the vest but it isn't a far off comparison.  Holzer is projects as a prototypical no frills #6 d-man who you can rely on to play a steady shift every time and plays a low risk game.

Thanks, Correcty mcMuch-a-Lot. 

 

[ZBBM]

Holzer might be another Gunnarson.

He is a little bit nastier than Gunarsson around his crease and in the corners, and I think plays a little bit closer to the vest but it isn't a far off comparison.  Holzer is projects as a prototypical no frills #6 d-man who you can rely on to play a steady shift every time and plays a low risk game.

Thanks, Correcty mcMuch-a-Lot. 

Just reinforcing the point that he hasn't proven himself yet, and, as Potvin says, is a potential cheap option.  I just don't see why they didn't give him a 2-way.

 

[Deebo]

Holzer might be another Gunnarson.

He is a little bit nastier than Gunarsson around his crease and in the corners, and I think plays a little bit closer to the vest but it isn't a far off comparison.  Holzer is projects as a prototypical no frills #6 d-man who you can rely on to play a steady shift every time and plays a low risk game.

Thanks, Correcty mcMuch-a-Lot. 

Just reinforcing the point that he hasn't proven himself yet, and, as Potvin says, is a potential cheap option.  I just don't see why they didn't give him a 2-way.

I think it's a way to keep the cap hit down on the NHL salary, give a lower NHL salary in exchange for guaranteeing the money.

 

[Tigger]

Holzer might be another Gunnarson.

He is a little bit nastier than Gunarsson around his crease and in the corners, and I think plays a little bit closer to the vest but it isn't a far off comparison.  Holzer is projects as a prototypical no frills #6 d-man who you can rely on to play a steady shift every time and plays a low risk game.

Thanks, Correcty mcMuch-a-Lot. 

Just reinforcing the point that he hasn't proven himself yet, and, as Potvin says, is a potential cheap option.  I just don't see why they didn't give him a 2-way.

I think it's a way to keep the cap hit down on the NHL salary, give a lower NHL salary in exchange for guaranteeing the money.

That and he was an integral part of a deep playoff run while making peanuts in the AHL the last two years. I think it's a combination of reward and incentive, and it's a one year deal. Seems to be about as no risk as you can get for defensive depth and internal development.

 

[Corn Flake]

Holzer might be another Gunnarson.

He is a little bit nastier than Gunarsson around his crease and in the corners, and I think plays a little bit closer to the vest but it isn't a far off comparison.  Holzer is projects as a prototypical no frills #6 d-man who you can rely on to play a steady shift every time and plays a low risk game.

Thanks, Correcty mcMuch-a-Lot. 

Just reinforcing the point that he hasn't proven himself yet, and, as Potvin says, is a potential cheap option.  I just don't see why they didn't give him a 2-way.

I know.. it was a word I neglected to include in my sentence.

I think they gave him a 1-way because there was a threat of him going to Europe to play, and I think they believe he is very much ready to make the jump.  He certainly looked that way this year with the Marlies.

 

[gunnar36]

IMO i would rather see Lashoff as the #7 d-man... there is nothing really flashy about Holzer, doesnt seem to be a punishing hitter either.  At least Lashoff has some offensive smarts and creativity back there to go along with solid defensive play.

 

[Tigger]

To supplement Holzer 'earning' his contract, he also played for Germany in 2010 at the Olympics and WC's. His toi was fairly high on a pretty successful run for Germany at the WC, in fact they made it to a medal round though without Korbinian as he was injured the game before...

Bronze game without Hager, Holzer; Felski?s farewell
23-05-10

COLOGNE ? The German national team will have to play without Patrick Hager and Korbinian Holzer in the bronze medal game against Sweden.

Hager suffered a hand injury (broken metacarpus) in the game against Switzerland, and Holzer left the ice yesterday after a check to the boards from Nikolai Kulemin left him symptoms of a slight concussion. He felt better shortly afterwards, but will not play as a precautionary measure.

Holzer only played 1:48 toi, all in the first, against Russia during that game...

Germany got bounced by Canada in the first playoff round at the Olympics 8-2, overall scoring 5 but giving up 20 in 4 games, still, Holzer played just over 13 min toi and was only -1.

In case you're wondering...

Olympic stats

IIHF 2010 WC wiki page

 

[Jalili]

IMO i would rather see Lashoff as the #7 d-man... there is nothing really flashy about Holzer, doesnt seem to be a punishing hitter either.  At least Lashoff has some offensive smarts and creativity back there to go along with solid defensive play.

I'll admit I haven't seen a whole lot of either Lashoff or Holzer in action, but based on the description of their playing styles and abilities, I want Holzer on the roster, and not as the #7 D-man either. To me that's where Komisarek fits in best, on the roster but preferably never in the lineup.

As it stands now there's already a puck-mover on each pairing, but where they're lacking is in guys who are dependable in their own end.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Just reinforcing the point that he hasn't proven himself yet, and, as Potvin says, is a potential cheap option.  I just don't see why they didn't give him a 2-way.

Holzer's qualifying offer would have been a two-way deal worth $682k. So the Leafs shave a little bit off their cap by giving Holzer NHL money even if he's sent down. It's really not a bad strategy.

 

[leafplasma]

IMO i would rather see Lashoff as the #7 d-man... there is nothing really flashy about Holzer, doesnt seem to be a punishing hitter either.  At least Lashoff has some offensive smarts and creativity back there to go along with solid defensive play.

Which we have in spades already.  I don't want a puck mover as a 7 dman, I want a guy that can come into the game and play safe dependable D.  Punishing hitter, you mean like Komi, nahhh give me a Sylvain Lefebvre any day of the week.

 

[ZBBM]

Just reinforcing the point that he hasn't proven himself yet, and, as Potvin says, is a potential cheap option.  I just don't see why they didn't give him a 2-way.

Holzer's qualifying offer would have been a two-way deal worth $682k. So the Leafs shave a little bit off their cap by giving Holzer NHL money even if he's sent down. It's really not a bad strategy.

Thanks. That makes sense.

 

[riff raff]

nahhh give me a Sylvain Lefebvre any day of the week.

One of the great under-appreciated players on those pretty-good 90s Leafs teams.

 

[armche123]

http://blog.marlies.ca/922/

A article about Holzer.

 

[895]

http://blog.marlies.ca/922/

A article about Holzer.

Why does he keep referring to Eakins by his first name?  That's the most unprofessional piece of "journalism" I have ever seen. 

 

[armche123]

http://blog.marlies.ca/922/

A article about Holzer.

Why does he keep referring to Eakins by his first name?  That's the most unprofessional piece of "journalism" I have ever seen. 

I would agree with you, but I learnt more about Holzer than I did about the journalist. His name is Dallas. Say it

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

It's a blog.  Blogs typically aren't held to the same standard as other print media, they're much more personal and informal. 

Also, who cares?

 

[armche123]

It's a blog.  Blogs typically aren't held to the same standard as other print media, they're much more personal and informal. 

Also, who cares?

Are we signing Nash or what!?

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

If I was Brian I don't know if I would bend to what Scott is looking for in return for Rick.  I would hate to give up on a Nazem or Joe, especially in light of what Dallas has said positively about them.

 

[armche123]

I guess Dallas knows best.  :-\

 

[armche123]