VEGAS (October 7, 2025) – Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced today, October 7, that the team has signed forward **Alexander Holtz** to a two-year contract through the 2026-27 season worth an average annual value of $837,500.
Holtz, 23, appeared in 53 games and recorded 12 points (4 G, 8 A) last season, his first with the Golden Knights. The forward also saw action in 16 AHL games during the 2024-25 campaign in Henderson, where he posted 13 points (7 G, 6 A). The native of Stockholm, Sweden, has competed in a total of 163 NHL games and owns 46 points (23 G, 23 A) shared between Vegas and New Jersey. During the 2023-24 season, Holtz recorded a career-high 28 points (16 G, 12 A) in 82 NHL games with the Devils. The forward was acquired by Vegas in June of 2024 from New Jersey along with goaltender **Akira Schmid**. Holtz was drafted by New Jersey in the first round (7th overall) of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.
Alexander Holtz, Forward
Birthplace: Stockholm, SWE
Height: 6-0
Weight: 198 lbs.
Age: 23
Shoots: Right
- Appeared in 53 games and recorded 12 points (4 G, 8 A) with the Golden Knights during the 2024-25 regular season
- Played in 16 AHL games with Henderson and posted 13 points (7 G, 6 A) last season
- Has competed in 163 career NHL games with 46 points (23 G, 23 A) while with Vegas and New Jersey
- Recorded a career-high 28 points (16 G, 12 A) in 82 NHL games during the 2023-24 season with the Devils
- Acquired by Vegas in June of 2024 from New Jersey along with goaltender Akira Schmid
- Drafted by New Jersey in the first round (7th overall) of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft
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