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Nick Holden

current status: Off season

#29 D | 6'4", 207 lbs. | Columbus

Birth Date:May 15, 1987 (26 years old)
Place of Birth:St. Albert, Alta.
Shoots:L

Experience:1 years
Drafted:Signed by Columbus in 2008.

Season Stats

	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG	GWG	TOI	S	PtsPG
YTD	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	8:34	2	0.00

Scouting Report

Assets:	Has very good size, all-around qualities and some offensive ability--especially at lower levels. Can also play a physical game from time to time.
Flaws:	Doesn't always use his 6-4, 207-pound frame to the best of his abilities, and is quite inconsistent in the physical department. Lacks high-end talent.
Career Potential:	Depth defenseman.

Movements & Injuries

2013
2/12/2013	Assigned to Springfield (AHL).
2/03/2013	Recalled from Springfield (AHL).
1/17/2013	Placed on waivers by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
2012
9/15/2012	Assigned to Springfield (AHL).
7/01/2012	Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Columbus Blue Jackets to a one-year contract.
2011
10/01/2011	Placed on waivers for the purpose of being assigned to Springfield (AHL).
6/20/2011	Re-signed by the Columbus Blue Jackets to a one-year, two-way contract.
2010
11/05/2010	Assigned to Springfield (AHL).
10/20/2010	Recalled from Springfield (AHL) under emergency conditions.
10/02/2010	Assigned to Springfield (AHL).
2009
9/28/2009	Assigned to Syracuse (AHL).
4/13/2009	Recalled from Syracuse (AHL).
2008
9/28/2008	Assigned to Syracuse (AHL).
4/01/2008	Re-assigned to Syracuse (AHL).
3/28/2008	Signed by the Columbus Blue Jackets to a three-year entry level contract.

Career Transactions

2008
3/28/2008	Signed as a free agent by the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Player News

Blue Jackets send Nick Holden to AHL | 02/12/2013 3:51 PM

News

Columbus Blue Jackets re-assign D Nick Holden to AHL Springfield.

Aaron Portzline on Twitter

Impact

According to beat writer Aaron Portzline, Holden has been jumped by Cody Goloubef in recent days. Holden isn't worth your attention in fantasy leagues.

Blue Jackets recall Nick Holden from AHL | 02/03/2013 8:39 PM

News

Columbus has recalled defenseman Nick Holden from Springfield of the AHL.

bluejackets.nhl.com

Impact

Holden has a total of five career NHL games to his name, but he'll be forced into action due to injuries across the Columbus blue line. He has racked up 22 points in 44 games with Springfield, but isn't worth a waiver claim in your league.

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Game Log

Date	Team	Opp	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	PPG	PPPTS	SHG	GWG	S	TOI	Status
2/11/2013	CBJ	SJ	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
2/10/2013	CBJ	Edm	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
2/07/2013	CBJ	Cgy	0	0	-	2	0	0	-	0	0	0	08:20	-
2/05/2013	CBJ	LA	0	0	-	-1	0	0	-	0	0	2	08:49	-

Career Regular Season Statistics

Year	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG	GWG	TOI	S	PtsPG
2012-13	Columbus	NHL	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	8:34	2	0.00
	Springfield	AHL	73	9	30	39	24	58	4	1	-	-	115	0.53
2011-12	Springfield	AHL	25	3	6	9	-2	14	2	0	-	-	54	0.36
2010-11	Columbus	NHL	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	17:11	6	0.00
	Springfield	AHL	67	4	21	25	2	63	0	0	-	-	95	0.37
2009-10	Syracuse	AHL	68	6	17	23	-9	52	1	1	-	-	117	0.34
2008-09	Syracuse	AHL	61	4	18	22	-11	46	2	0	-	-	-	0.36
2007-08	Syracuse	AHL	1	0	0	0	1	2	0	0	-	-	-	0.00
	Chilliwack	WHL	70	22	38	60	5	54	14	0	-	-	-	0.86
2006-07	Chiliwack	WHL	67	8	23	31	-8	62	4	0	-	-	-	0.46
NHL	Total	NHL	7	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	-	8	0.00
AHL	Total	AHL	295	26	92	118	5	235	9	2	-	-	-	0.40
WHL	Total	WHL	137	30	61	91	-3	116	18	0	-	-	-	0.66

Career Playoff Statistics

Year	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG	GWG	TOI	S	PtsPG
2012-13	Columbus	NHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
	Springfield	AHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
2011-12	Springfield	AHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
2010-11	Columbus	NHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
	Springfield	AHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
2009-10	Syracuse	AHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
2008-09	Syracuse	AHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
2007-08	Syracuse	AHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
	Chilliwack	WHL	4	1	3	4	-2	0	0	0	-	-	-	1.00
2006-07	Chiliwack	WHL	5	1	1	2	1	6	0	0	-	-	-	0.40
WHL	Total	WHL	9	2	4	6	-1	6	0	0	-	-	-	0.67

2012 Game Highs

	TOTAL	OPP	DATE
Goals	0	2 times-last:vs. Cgy	last:Feb 7
Assists	0	2 times-last:vs. Cgy	last:Feb 7
Points	0	2 times-last:vs. Cgy	last:Feb 7
Penalty Minutes	0	2 times-last:vs. Cgy	last:Feb 7
Plus/Minus	2	vs. Cgy	Feb 7
Power Play Goals	0	2 times-last:vs. Cgy	last:Feb 7
Power Play Points	0	2 times-last:vs. Cgy	last:Feb 7
Shorthanded Goals	0	2 times-last:vs. Cgy	last:Feb 7
Shorthanded Points	0	2 times-last:vs. Cgy	last:Feb 7
Shots	2	vs. LA	Feb 5