Holtz was reassigned to AHL Utica on Friday.
This has to be good news for Jack Hughes as the Devils would be down to 12 healthy forwards with the Holtz demotion. The seventh overall pick in the 2020 Draft, Holtz has been a healthy scratch in 13 of the last 14 games. He had three goals and an assist in 19 games before his reassignment.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: First multi-point game in NHL
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Holtz had a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Red Wings.
Holtz helped New Jersey double its 2-0 lead early in the third period. He dished out his first helper of the season on Michael McLeod's goal, then Holtz lit the lamp himself less than five minutes later as the rout was on. This was the first multi-point performance for the 20-year-old Swede, coming in Holtz's 25th NHL game.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Brought up from AHL
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Holtz was summoned from AHL Utica on Monday.
Holtz has two goals and two assists in three minor-league contests this season. He also has one goal in four outings with New Jersey this year. Holtz could be back in the lineup for the Devils on Monday if Nathan Bastian (upper body) is unavailable.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Sent to AHL affiliate
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Holtz was assigned to AHL Utica on Tuesday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
Holtz has been a healthy scratch for 12 straight contests, so he'll head to the minors for some much-needed playing time. The seventh overall pick from the 2020 Entry Draft has picked up one goal through four top-level appearances this season.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Secures roster spot
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Holtz is on the Devils' Opening Night roster.
Holtz had a nine-game audition with New Jersey last season, tallying two assists with a minus-5 rating. He also rolled through AHL competition with 26 goals and 51 points in 52 appearances. The 20-year-old forward could now be a permanent NHL forward as long as his performance backs up the hype.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Headed to AHL affiliate
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Holtz was reassigned to AHL Utica on Saturday.
The seventh overall pick from the 2020 Entry Draft will join Utica for its upcoming playoff run. He picked up two assists through nine top-level appearances this season.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Promoted to top level
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Holtz was recalled from AHL Utica on Wednesday.
Holtz could jump into the lineup immediately against Carolina on Thursday. The seventh overall pick from the 2020 Entry Draft has racked up 26 goals and 51 points through 52 AHL appearances this season.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Heads to AHL
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The Devils reassigned Holtz to AHL Utica on Friday.
Holtz logged 10 minutes of ice time Tuesday in his first NHL game since November. The winger has two assists in seven games for New Jersey this season.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Moves to taxi squad
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Holtz was reassigned to the taxi squad Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Holtz played in a 5-3 loss to the Bruins on Tuesday, logging 9:50 of ice time. The 29-year-old forward will likely continue to bounce between levels as necessary going forward. He has two assists in seven contests for the Devils this year.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Promoted to main roster
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Holtz was recalled to the Devils on Saturday.
Holtz spent some time with the Swedish National Team in his absence from the NHL. He recorded two assists through his six November appearances, and Holtz also had one assist through his four December appearances with AHL Utica. He will be a much-needed able body in the temporary absence of Jimmy Vesey.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Dropped to minors
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Holtz was reassigned to AHL Utica on Tuesday.
Holtz has appeared in six games for the Devils this season in which he had tallied two assists while averaging 12:01 of ice time. The move is likely less about Holtz's performance and more about rewarding Chase De Leo, who was called up in a corresponding move after racking up 14 points in eight games for the Comets. The 19-year-old Holtz should get additional cracks at the NHL level this year but may have to split his time in the minors or watch from the press box periodically.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Making NHL debut
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Holtz will make his NHL debut Friday against the Kings, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Holtz was recalled from AHL Utica on Thursday and will now make his NHL debut in a middle-six role against Los Angeles. The 19-year-old has five goals in four AHL appearances this season and could earn a permanent role with the NHL club.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Joins big club
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Holtz was recalled from AHL Utica on Thursday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
Holtz is off to a hot start with AHL Utica this season, racking up five goals through four games. He was selected seventh overall in the 2020 NHL Draft and has yet to make his NHL debut. The 19-year-old could crack the lineup Friday against the Kings.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Signs entry-level deal
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Holtz has signed a three-year entry level deal with the Devils.
The deal won't kick in until the beginning of the 2021-22 season. Selected seventh overall in the 2020 draft, Holtz will look to earn a spot on the Devils' roster in training camp next season.
