The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired forward Alexander Holtz and goaltender Akira Schmid from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for forward Paul Cotter and a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Holtz, the seventh overall pick in the 2020 draft, scored 16 goals and 28 points in 82 games last season. He is currently on his entry-level contract (ELC) with a salary of $894,000 and will be a restricted free agent (RFA) after next season. Schmid, a 24-year-old goaltender, posted a 5-9-1 record with a 3.15 goals-against average and a .895 save percentage last season. Cotter, a 24-year-old forward standing 6'2" and weighing 212 lbs, will join the Devils along with the 2025 third-round pick. Cotter's current salary is $775,000.
The Golden Knights have acquired Akira Schmid and Alexander Holtz from the Devils in exchange for Paul Cotter and a 2025 third-round pick. 🔁 https://t.co/uXVTdnGBkZ
Akira Schmid went 5-9-1 with a 3.15 GAA and .895 save percentage last season. Alexander Holtz, the previous #7 overall pick in 2020, scored 16 goals and 28 points in 82 games last year.
The Golden Knights have acquired forward Alexander Holtz and goaltender Akira Schmid from the #NJDevils in exchange for forward Paul Cotter and a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.
Mentioned in so many rumored deals, Holtz finally dealt by @NJDevils. Not the return some were hoping for. https://t.co/V88gbqt94j
VGK TRADE: Golden Knights send F Paul Cotter and a 3rd round pick in 2025 to New Jersey for F Alexander Holtz and G Akira Schmid.
Unwelcome Back Cotter gets shipped to Joisey. VGK trade Paul Cotter to New Jersey Devils for Alexander Holtz and Akira Schmid.
🚨 TRADE ALERT 🚨 The Golden Knights have acquired forward Alexander Holtz and goalie Akira Schmid from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for forward Paul Cotter and a 2025 3rd round pick. #VegasBorn https://t.co/zy5RgJAEY0
Full trade. VGK acquire Akira Schmid and Alexander Holtz from the Devils. https://t.co/wovni2PDgP
🚨 TRADE ALERT 🚨 We have acquired F Paul Cotter and Vegas's 2025 Third Round Pick for Alexander Holtz and Akira Schmid. https://t.co/mgtffGBBfB
Vegas trades Paul Cotter and a 3rd to NJ for Alexander Holtz and Akira Schmid
🚨Trade To #VegasBorn Akira Schmid, 24 y/o G, RFA Alexander Holt ('20 #7), 22 y/o F, Yr 3/3 @ $894K To #NJDevils Paul Cotter, 24 y/o F, Yr 2/3 @ $775K '25 3rd https://t.co/90WuiWDuIN
The Golden Knights are also getting forward Alexander Holtz back from NJ in the trade. Holtz was the No. 7 pick in the 2020 draft. He had 16g & 12a last season for the Devils. He’s still on his ELC, will be an RFA after next season.
Paul Cotter (6-2, 212 lbs) and a pick for Holtz and Schmid. #NJDevils https://t.co/M6Fgf09fpu
Confirmed: Golden Knights have acquired goalie Akira Schmid and 2020 seventh overall pick Alexander Holtz for Paul Cotter and a 2025 third.
#njdevils Alexander Holtz on the move. No. 7 overall pick just a few years ago ⬇️ https://t.co/rywWAShkk7
Devils have acquired F Paul Cotter and Vegas third in 2025 for Alexander Holtz and Akira Schmid
I think Holtz is being traded to Vegas too. https://t.co/prtpMgdzHx
Akira Schmid is being traded to the Golden Knights. #NJDevils
Vegas is acquiring goalie Akira Schmid from New Jersey