Former First Round Pick Returns to Play in the NHL After Five Years

Back in 2009, the Anaheim Ducks selected Peter Holland 15th overall with the hope of him becoming a fixture in their top six behind Ryan Getzlaf.

Holland only played a couple of games for the Ducks before being moved to his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs.

Holland then spent the majority of his 266-game career with the Maple Leafs before being shipped off unceremoniously to the Coyotes for a conditional pick.

After half a season with the Coyotes, he was sent to the Rangers and from the Rangers to the minors which he never recovered from.

After a couple of seasons in Europe, Holland announced his retirement and he has been outside of hockey since March of 2022.

It was announced today that Holland has signed a PTO with the Colorado Avalanche.

He will now look to impress with the Avs and hopefully earn an NHL contract eventually.

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