Justin Holl: From the ECHL to the Toronto Maple Leafs Blueline

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 13: Michael Dal Colle #28 of the New York Islanders looks to block a second period shot by Justin Holl #3 of the Toronto Maple Leafs at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on November 13, 2019 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

As an unsigned NHL draftee, Justin Holl has experienced quite an unusual career path.

The 6”4, 210 lbs native of Tonka Bay, Minnesota entered the 2010 NHL draft out of the University of Minnesota, where he was selected in the second round, 54th overall, by the Chicago Blackhawks. Instead of signing his entry-level contract with the Original Six franchise, Holl opted to honour his commitment to the Gophers and finish out…