After a strong season in Sweden, it looks as if goaltender Arvid Holm is back on the NHL radar. Elite Prospects’ Cam Robinson recently reported (Twitter link ) that the netminder is expected to sign with Detroit for next season.
The 26-year-old spent three seasons in North America before returning to the SHL for this season. During his time on an NHL deal, he played primarily at the AHL level, compiling a 2.80 GAA and a .897 SV% in 71 games over parts of three seasons. Holm also got into four contests in the ECHL in 2023-24. While he briefly had recalls to both Winnipeg and Colorado over that stretch, he has yet to appear in a game at the top level.
The Avs elected to non-tender Holm last summer, resulting in him becoming an unrestricted free agent. He opted to sign a three-year contract with Rogle BK, a move that worked out quite well for him. Holm put up a 1.90 GAA and a .925 SV% in 35 games, earning him the Honken Trophy as the SHL’s top goaltender for his efforts. It appears that was good enough to catch the eye of Detroit. Holm’s deal back home may contain an NHL out clause while if not, there is a transfer agreement in place between the NHL and the Swedish Federation that would allow Holm to exit his current contract early.
The Red Wings already have their goalie tandem intact for next season with Petr Mrazek and Cam Talbot each having one year left on their respective contracts. They also have top prospect Sebastian Cossa signed for next season and he’ll likely get the bulk of the workload at AHL Grand Rapids. Assuming Holm puts pen to paper on a deal, he should serve as Cossa’s backup with the Griffins with Carter Gylander , who also has one year left on his contract, remaining at ECHL Toledo. Meanwhile, veteran Jack Campbell (a pending UFA) and youngster Gage Alexander (a pending RFA but a non-tender candidate) are on expiring contracts and seem unlikely to return.