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

[Lou is God]

You know, he was fine until he played in WJCs and then that's when his play nosedived.

 

[Nicomo Cosca]

Djurgården has been a clusterf*** since new years, unfortunately Holtz has by far been the biggest cluster f*** in the team during this time. I don't know what has happened, the only thing going through your mind when someone pass him the puck is f***. Him and Eklund seems to come as a package, whenever Eklund is out there so is Holtz, I don't know why because he is only a burden and in the way. If he's playing through injury it would be better for him and the team to have him sit out, if it's not an injury there is some serious concerns.

“As a Devils fan are you starting to at least somewhat worry about your top prospect Alexander Holtz?”

 

[BurntToast]

He may need more time, feeling the effects of a possible post bout of Covid-19 , injury, who knows but this strengthens my argument you can’t just get rid of struggling Vets and expect a quick turnaround. There are no guarantees, even with higher picks..

 

[glenwo2]

Hey! did you know that Djugardens is a clusterf***??



Not the least bit concerned about Holtz.

He'll be fine.

 

[Eggtimer]

You know, he was fine until he played in WJCs and then that's when his play nosedived.

I agree 100% . He was on fire just before WJCs . The entire team played bad and seemed like he lost of bunch of confidence.

 

[RyGuy]

I hope this pick doesnt continue our streak of drafting lackluster Swedes in the first round.

 

[Lou is God]

I hope this pick doesnt continue our streak of drafting lackluster Swedes in the first round.

He's going to be fine, too much talent, he's just in a rut. Be best to get him over here next year if he's eligible to play in AHL.

 

[glenwo2]

He's going to be fine, too much talent, he's just in a rut. Be best to get him over here next year if he's eligible to play in AHL.

If he struggles in the AHL, *then* I will start to be a little concerned but just a little.

 

[Edmonton East]

As someone who wanted Holtz pre-draft and during the draft, he had a disappointing season overall. But lots of prospects struggled during this weird season, so hopefully it's nothing to worry about.

 

[My3Sons]

Didn’t he have a back injury at or after the WJC? Could still be feeling that a bit

 

[Edmonton East]

Didn’t he have a back injury at or after the WJC? Could still be feeling that a bit

Yea, most likely the case imo. How bad he looked after WJC, especially vs a strong start pre tourney, was wild. Swede boards were crucifying him down the stretch....and mostly rightfully so from what I saw.

 

[Devils090]

*Ah the Holtz thread is bumped, hopefully it’s good news, click*

....f*** me

 

[Clam Jensen]

*Ah the Holtz thread is bumped, hopefully it’s good news, click*

....f*** me

ditto

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

He needs to have a honest discussion with himself following this season. He needs to change his body type, improve his skating and improve his edgework. His shot is quite good, very hard and very accurate but he also has a slow release. Similar to that of Zacha and Sharangovich, that won't work in the NHL. I haven't said this very often to our first round picks but he definitely would have dropped hard in a redraft.

 

[BurntToast]

I can see Mercer is doing well, because all the haters have jumped on to the Holtz thread. What’s with you guys bashing 19 year olds..

(It’s freakin 2021, post Covid fallout! Grains of salt people)

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

I can see Mercer is doing well, because all the haters have jumped on to the Holtz thread. What’s with you guys bashing 19 year olds..

(It’s freakin 2021, post Covid fallout! Grains of salt people)

Nobody is hating, Holtz has the potential to be a 35+ goal scorer. That doesn't mean he lacks areas of concern. Just as Mercer still has areas of concern and Mukhamadullin has areas of concern.

 

[Monsieur Verdoux]

He needs to have a honest discussion with himself following this season. He needs to change his body type, improve his skating and improve his edgework. His shot is quite good, very hard and very accurate but he also has a slow release. Similar to that of Zacha and Sharangovich, that won't work in the NHL. I haven't said this very often to our first round picks but he definitely would have dropped hard in a redraft.

Not everyone thinks the same way. Corey Pronman:

"Goal-scorers go through waves, it's nature of beast when your best trait is such a rare occurrence in a game. I have concerns on his game from when I've watched, speed and compete mainly, but I'm not overly concerned on him yet due to the elite skill. if you re did that draft he likely goes right around same spot, maybe one to three spots later at most."

Live Q&A: Corey Pronman on the NHL Draft and prospects

 

[blink]

Way too early to be worried about Holtz.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Not too worried. If it continues next season it becomes concerning.

 

[HugeInTheShire]

There is absolutely no reason to be worried, he'll be just fine..

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

what is Holtz's contract situation over there? Is there any chance we could get him to the AHL next year?

 

[SwedeChristoffer]

what is Holtz's contract situation over there? Is there any chance we could get him to the AHL next year?

He's a first round pick, according to the NHL-SHL transfer agreement NJD can do whatever they want as soon as he signs the contract.

 

[Blackjack]

He's a first round pick, according to the NHL-SHL transfer agreement NJD can do whatever they want as soon as he signs the contract.

Didn't know that made a difference. So if Boqvist was a 1st round pick he could've played in the AHL last season?

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Not everyone thinks the same way. Corey Pronman:

"Goal-scorers go through waves, it's nature of beast when your best trait is such a rare occurrence in a game. I have concerns on his game from when I've watched, speed and compete mainly, but I'm not overly concerned on him yet due to the elite skill. if you re did that draft he likely goes right around same spot, maybe one to three spots later at most."

Live Q&A: Corey Pronman on the NHL Draft and prospects

Corey is entitled to his opinion. I simply disagree.

 

[HBK27]

Have to be concerned a bit at his lack of his production this season, but it's been a weird one so it's nothing to be too concerned about just yet. Let's see how he does after another offseason and hopefully a shift to North America.

I'm not a fan of people automatically assuming "he'll be fine" just because he's still young.