The Vegas Golden Knights have signed Swedish forward Alexander Holtz to a two-year contract just before their season opener on October 8, 2025, with an average annual value of approximately $837,000.

Holtz, originally drafted seventh overall by the New Jersey Devils in 2020, has played 53 NHL games with Vegas last season, scoring 4 goals and 8 assists, and also appeared in 16 AHL games with Henderson, tallying 13 points.

The signing provides the Golden Knights with additional depth, especially in the forward group, which coach Bruce Cassidy considers possibly the best he's coached in terms of talent and depth.

Holtz's role with the team remains flexible; he could be among the 12 active forwards, aiming to contribute to secondary scoring and secure a regular shift, with his future development seen as promising.

Holtz's development is supported by his bond with veteran William Karlsson, who could serve as a mentor, and the team sees this as a second chance for him to grow with Vegas.

He was not initially listed on the opening night roster due to roster and cap considerations, but he is practicing with the team after participating in preseason games.

The Golden Knights will open their 2025-26 season at home against the Los Angeles Kings on October 8, 2025, marking the start of their campaign.

This move to sign Holtz and potentially waive Jeremy Davies reflects Vegas's strategic approach to managing salary cap space and roster flexibility.

The new contract aims to help Holtz develop further and possibly have a breakout season, adding to the team's overall strength.

While fans await a star player's new deal, Holtz's signing is viewed as a positive step toward forward stability for the upcoming season.

Holtz's contract is a two-year deal with an average annual value of about $837,000, signed on October 7, 2025, just before the season begins.

Holtz is expected to split time between the NHL and AHL during the season, with the possibility of spending time in the minors to improve his scoring.

Holtz's performance last season was split between the NHL and AHL, with limited success in the NHL but strong performance in the AHL with Henderson.