Prospect Info: Alexander Holtz (#7 pick - 2020 draft)

[Unknown Caller]

He's a one dimensional, non-200 foot player that we absolutely have to hitch to Hughes' wing in order for him to be successful. He's the type you trade back for, not take top 7.

This is completely inaccurate. I wanted Rossi badly and didn’t want Holtz there, but he’s not some passenger.

 

[Devils731]

Pronman's scouting report: What the Devils are getting in Alexander Holtz

“Shot Grade: 70

When most scouts, teammates or coaches are asked to describe Holtz, the first thing mentioned is his shot or something related to his goal-scoring ability. Holtz has scored goals wherever he’s gone. The first time I saw him play live years ago he got a puck high at the right circle and rifled a shot off the bar that was impossible to pick up.”

 

[R8Devs]

He's a one dimensional, non-200 foot player that we absolutely have to hitch to Hughes' wing in order for him to be successful. He's the type you trade back for, not take top 7.

he's not a passenger

 

[Rhodes 81]

He's who I wanted but I also didn't think Perfetti would still be there. Not mad at it.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Everyone complained how pass first this team was.

 

[Better Call Sal]

He's who I wanted but I also didn't think Perfetti would still be there. Not mad at it.

Rhodes! Good to see you!

 

[Better Call Sal]

 

[Emperoreddy]

Wait isn't Bratt a Swede? And people are complaining about Swedish forwards?

 

[Lou is God]

I've been burned by Tedenby and Josefson to be happy about this pick. Outside of Bratt we just don't do well with developing Euros. I really hope he proves me wrong.

That was on Conte, remember the last 38 Euro players he drafted for us were all misses, all 38.

 

[vtdevils2k]

You can tell who knows nothing about this kid.

ALL of those times Hughes would make a great pass to Wood or Simmonds and they would flub it...with this kid and his elite shot, we may have our elite sniper that we desperately have needed like all of these other teams have.

Kid is also an underrated playmaker as well.

 

[Lou is God]

It's not a bad pick, it's a dumb pick. There's a difference.

Jesus, its not that either.

 

[Ol Dirty Bstrd]

At least one of Rossi or Perfetti is likely to make us look stupid with this decision, but whatever. Let’s hope he becomes a dominant 40 goal sniper

 

[Bologna 1]

Love the pick. Wanted him followed closely by Rossi. Would have been happy with either guy.

 

[My3Sons]

Good thing there's a plethora of them in this draft.

If you pick three maybe you are really lucky and two pan out. Picking two more high scoring wings would be a good thing from a statistical standpoint.

 

[Bologna 1]

Do people not realize this kid has scored at a rate in SHL as U17 only eclipsed by mats naslund and peter forsberg? Acting like its some schmuck.

 

[Blackjack]

Wait isn't Bratt a Swede? And people are complaining about Swedish forwards?

I would've been thrilled with Holtz in the 6th round.

 

[theslatcher]

He's a one dimensional, non-200 foot player that we absolutely have to hitch to Hughes' wing in order for him to be successful. He's the type you trade back for, not take top 7.

Haven't watched him, huh?

He has a fantastic motor, great at the forecheck, has underrated playmaking(like Laine), and also great at entering the o-zone. Does all the little things and does them good. Started developing a physical game against men towards the second half last season too.

 

[My3Sons]

For anyone melting down listen to the Steve Kournianos podcast on the Devils. He loves Holtz and sees him as better than Raymond. He convinced me he was a legit player. For the most part we have about four years before we have to worry about whether a kid will have an impact.

 

[Billdo]

He's a one dimensional, non-200 foot player that we absolutely have to hitch to Hughes' wing in order for him to be successful. He's the type you trade back for, not take top 7.

Except every single professional who does analysis for a living says your wrong.

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

For anyone melting down listen to the Steve Kournianos podcast on the Devils. He loves Holtz and sees him as better than Raymond. He convinced me he was a legit player. For the most part we have about four years before we have to worry about whether a kid will have an impact.

link?

 

[My3Sons]

link?

Im on my phone. Will dig it up tomorrow for you.

 

[MNDevilsfan]

Great pick for a team that desperately needs scoring. I would've been OK with Rossi or Perfetti (or Askarov) as well, but zero complaints that they went in this direction. Honestly don't think they could've gone wrong with any of those four. Heading for one of the best pure goal scorers in the draft is never a bad decision imo.

 

[A Devils Fan]

That was on Conte, remember the last 38 Euro players he drafted for us were all misses, all 38.

Holy crap, that is a hideous number.

Not a huge fan of this pick, but I think he'll still be a good player. Devils need scoring but Holtz seems a little one-dimensional considering Rossi and Perfetti were still on the board.

 

[Normal Devil]

I like the Holtz pick. Elite shot winger with soft hands and good hockey smarts. It makes a lot of sense for the Devils. Need a guy who wants to be a big time goal scorer.

 

[Kurt Cobain]

Love this pick he's exactly what we needed. Right handed natural goal scorer.