RUMOR: Former First-Rounder On His Way Out

It's been a tumultuous ride for the Toronto Maple Leafs' Peter Holland.

Acquired in a trade in 2013 along with Brad Staubitz in exchange for Jesse Blacker and two draft picks headed the Anaheim Ducks' way, Holland has failed to solidify himself within the Maple Leafs' lineup on a regular basis. Now, ahead of Toronto's road trip, there are reports indicating that the 25-year-old and his agent have spoken with general manager Lou Lamoriello and head coach Mike Babcock before deciding to not accompany the Leafs as they left town.

Darren Dreger of TSN states that a trade or potential waive could be in the works for Holland:

Holland saga is interesting. My sense..he absolutely wanted to go on Leafs trip west in hopes of playing. Seems like trade or waivers next.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) November 29, 2016

Kristen Shilton also believes that Holland could be traded soon or placed on waivers, and much like Dreger, felt that the forward was hoping to get some playing time out west:

Peter Holland wants to play, wanted to go on #Leafs trip, but opted not to after talking to Lou/his agent. Trader/waivers could be coming.
— Kristen Shilton (@kristen_shilton) November 29, 2016