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Nickname(s)

Teammate Alex Ovechkin refers to him as "Holts" in a post-game interview November 19, 2018.^[1]Artaxerxes 15:27, 20 November 2018 (UTC)

That is hypocoristic and not a nickname. Basically just a shortening of his name. -DJSasso (talk) 00:02, 7 December 2018 (UTC)[reply]

References

^ https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2018/11/19/good-sportsmanship-alex-ovechkin-high-fives-carey-price-after-being-robbed-of-hat-trick/

Former goaltender status

As of July 12, 2022, there is a very strong likelihood that Holtby might not play hockey again. However, this is not confirmed as of right now, and likely won't be for a while. We should not refer to him in the past tense. Until he makes it official, he is not a "former" goaltender yet. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2601:643:8080:F200:999A:4941:DE89:829D (talk) 03:15, 13 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

On July 2, 2024, Holtby served as an assistant coach to Capitals goaltending coach Scott Murray^[1] As what the article says, Holtby is now a former goaltender. Just try telling that to Sbaio, who constantly gets on my nerves when I search thick and thin for facts, which whenever I edit certain pages, he reverts them each and every time. I want someone else other than him to review this matter, and see if Holtby should be counted as a former goaltender. After not playing for 2 seasons, I'd say he is done. D-O-N-E. Also free agency period is going on, and I highly doubt anybody will want to sign him. Marino13 (talk) 05:16, 4 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The source says:

The former Capitals netminder will assist Scott Murray. – meaning that Holtby played for the Capitals in the past.
...with Braden Holtby serving as a guest coach. – it quite clearly says he was a guest.
Holtby still lives in the area and has not played since 2021-22, when he played in 24 games with the Dallas Stars. – obviously means that he last played in the 2021–22 season.

Nothing in the source says that he is retired. So you ought to stop with WP:SYNTH. – sbaio 15:30, 4 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I read the section on WP:HOUNDING. The only difference is you get away with it Scott free, whereas when I make any changes even a small one, "DENIED" in bold letters. Other users take note of it too on your talk page!

And yes, you read right (maybe not right enough) Holtby IS a former goaltender, and hasn't played since 2021-22. Also I shouldn't have to explain when you see a former player join the team in that manner, they're technically done with hockey for good, never to take the ice again. And even if I was right, you wouldn't care anyways, because you want an actual verified source to say when a player is done or not. Newsflash, that don't always happen for every single one of them. Marino13 (talk) 18:28, 4 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

References

^ "Braden Holtby To Serve As Guest Coach At Capitals Development Camp". The Hockey News. July 2, 2024.

Holtbt retired for sure

I found an article that says Holtby is mentoring young goaltenders on the Capitals alongside Olaf Kolzig. Now is that a sign he is done with hockey as an active player or what? Sbaio may say otherwise, but he is not coming back on the ice ever again, and no, he DOES NOT have to announce his retirement to be a FORMER player. He hasn't played since 2022. Even Alexander Edler retired and he didn't play at all last season. Any user who's not Sbaio, feel free to reply here and see what you think, I've had it with him and his ridiculous statements on the matter. Marino13 (talk) 21:12, 18 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

[1] ttps://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2018/11/19/good-sportsmanship-alex-ovechkin-high-fives-carey-price-after-being-robbed-of-hat-trick/

[2] "Braden Holtby To Serve As Guest Coach At Capitals Development Camp". The Hockey News. July 2, 2024.

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