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

[Lou is God]

Not a fan, gotta say. Devils need scoring but Holtz seems a little one-dimensional considering Rossi and Perfetti were still on the board. Should be taking best available this high in the draft.

I don't know how he got this tag but that's not true.

 

[New Jersey Devils]

Ok; I am quickly warming up to him. He seemed genuinely excited to be picked by us.

 

[Nemec]

People wanted the smaller guys? This team is all small guys.

 

[BurntToast]

Holtz looks soo much thicker than Perf. FYI Quinn beat out Rossi too. Size doesn’t matter unless you are the Devils....

 

[RememberTheName]

I really liked how genuine and happy he was in his interview. Always a great sign for a player coming to your team. You want a guy with personality as well.

 

[Wierzbowski426]

Trying to stay positive although I wanted rossi badly.

Source:

 

[Cheddabombs]

Stoked with Holtz, fantastic pick!

 

[Blackjack]

Holtz looks soo much thicker than Perf. FYI Quinn beat out Rossi too. Size doesn’t matter unless you are the Devils....

I guess I can take comfort that Buffalo blew their pick worse than we did. I like Quinn, but picking him in front of Rossi is insane.

 

[Better Call Sal]

I don't know how he got this tag but that's not true.

General people who haven't watched him play associate a "pure sniper, goal scorer" type of player as being one dimensional.

It's incredibly irritating.

 

[Edmonton East]

I’m still shook from Bergfors and Josefson to get behind a Swedish forward in the 1st.

I also would’ve liked more size.

That being said with the two defensemen I liked gone I’m glad we went RW.

What? He's pushing 6'1" and is nearly 200 pounds at age 18....he plays a men's game.

Exactly who I wanted for once (excluding 1st overalls...and Ty Smith once he fell). Let's see what happens.

Also, no clue how anyone could hate this pick.

 

[Edmonton East]

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

This isn't a bad take, it's a dumb take.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I get preferring another player, but thinking this was a bad pick makes no sense.

He fits a need. He was ranked in this range. There is nothing wrong with this pick.

 

[glenwo2]

The Unicorn and the Holtz.

Back together again.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Holtz had 16 points in 35 games in the SEL last year

one of the better underage SEL seasons of all-time

 

[glenwo2]

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

Not funny.

 

[Based Anime Fan]

Man, some people on this forum suck at life I guess.

I see nothing wrong with this pick in any manner.

 

[Edmonton East]

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.

Having watched a lot of his tape previously, this is false. But don't take my word for it:

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

Paywall, so:

NHL scout: “He’s a mature two-way winger with excellent stick skills. He’s a finisher with a quick release in traffic and a nose for where to be around the cage.”

 

[Emperoreddy]

Isn't he considered one of the best goalscorers in the draft?

 

[Blender]

This is a good pick and fills a need. Absolutely nothing wrong here.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Isn't he considered one of the best goalscorers in the draft?

THE best.

 

[Blender]

Isn't he considered one of the best goalscorers in the draft?

Not one of the best, the best.

 

[Billdo]

Holtz had 16 points in 35 games in the SEL last year

one of the better underage SEL seasons of all-time

There were two players who had better seasons at his age... Forsberg and Naslund, ever hear of em?

 

[Emperoreddy]

Not one of the best, the best.

So what's the problem? Lol I liked Rossi as well, but this resume looks great.

 

[glenwo2]

Time To Play The Game.

 

[Xirik]

Time To Play The Game.

Going to need some more ice cleaners when all three come out onto the ice and spit water into the air.

Could that be part of a powerplay line or do you guys think that hughes and Hischier will always be separated?