Vegas Golden Knights Acquire Philip Holm From Vancouver Canucks

VEGAS (February 26, 2018) -Vegas Golden Knights General Manager George McPhee announced today, February 26, the following roster transaction: the team has acquired defenseman Philip Holmfrom the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forward Brendan Leipsic. Holm will join the Golden Knights AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves.

Holm made his NHL debut with the Canucks on February 23, 2018 against the Vegas Golden Knights. In 42 games with Vancouver's AHL affiliate this year (Utica Comets), Holm tallied 11 goals and 18 assists for 29 points. His 11 goals and 29 points led all Utica defensemen. The 26-year-old spent the 2016-17 season with the Vaxjo Lakers of the Swedish Hockey League where he posted 21 points in 52 games.
Holm was originally signed by the Canucks as a free agent on May 26, 2017. He won a gold medal with Team Sweden during the 2016-17 World Championship.
Leipsic played in 44 games for the Golden Knights this season and tallied two goals and 11 assists. For his career, Leipsic has skated in 50 NHL games with three goals and 13 assists. He was selected by the Golden Knights during the 2017 Expansion Draft from the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Philip Holm , Defenseman
Birthplace:Stockholm, SWE
Height:6'1''
Weight:190 lbs.
Age:26
Draft:Undrafted
Notes:
-Made his NHL debut versus the Vegas Golden Knights on February 23, 2018
-Won a gold medal with Team Sweden during the 2016-17 World Championship
-Has 11 goals and 18 assists in 42 AHL games this season
-Signed by Vancouver as a free agent on May 26, 2017