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it would be most likely kovacevic. or pesce or hamilton to recharge. since the early injuries to pesce and luke hughes the backend has been ....
i better don't say anything.
Speculation: Nemec not happy with the Devils?
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it would be most likely kovacevic. or pesce or hamilton to recharge. since the early injuries to pesce and luke hughes the backend has been ....
i better don't say anything.
For NJD to trade Nemec I feel like the following conditions need to be met :
- Over the next 2/3 years, they don t see him as a material improvement over any of the current RHD
- They don t see a material difference between him and Casey
- His trade value is higher than Casey s
- He could return a top 6 forward with term (and maybe even help dump Palat in the process if that s something the Devils and Palat want to do)
Else I don t see why they would not develop him by adding him on their bottom pair as soon as next year rather than trading him.
- Over the next 2/3 years, they don t see him as a material improvement over any of the current RHD
- They don t see a material difference between him and Casey
- His trade value is higher than Casey s
- He could return a top 6 forward with term (and maybe even help dump Palat in the process if that s something the Devils and Palat want to do)
Else I don t see why they would not develop him by adding him on their bottom pair as soon as next year rather than trading him.
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ninetyeight
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We lose a top prospect at a spot you really need...Give up a fwd we can't spare who is young and a top LHD who is on a killer contract....I like Miller but he is on pace for 50 plus point season and seems he might be wearing out his welcome on yet another team....Not to mention signed to an anchor contract with total control...No ty
Tbh I don't think they have any intention of trading him unless maybe he tries to force it or a team with an abundance of similar young fwd prospects with a need for a young top defensive prospect calls them....The Devils have a lot of good prospects at defense in their system...
I'll second that HELL NO
Slafkovsky-Nemec would be a nice story. I very much doubt Mesar makes it, but they could all hang out Laval is a 20 mins subway ride away from downtown.
Get Dvorsky as well while you're at it, all the Slovaks in Montreal!
Joking aside, not sure what are NJ needs beside a middle 6 C.
Montreal will probably trade UFA to be Jake Evans at the deadline if they can't reach a deal and he certainly could contribute big on NJ's roster right now... One of the best PKers in the league, great on the dots and having a career year offensively. An excellent addition for a right now move, playoff push.
As for the + it would have to be big (I think Evans get a 2nd + prospect at the deadline), and I am not sure if a good prospect or a 1st + 2nd etc. would interest NJ at this juncture. Maybe a young cheap LHD under team control since depth is not as good there?
Evans, Montreal's or Calgary's 2025 1st top 10 protected, Struble
for
Nemec
You can flip that 1st at the deadline for even more depth.
Better offer than for Jiricek, but not maybe Nashville beats that with O'Reilly +? He's better than Evans by a fair margin still at this stage of his career as a rental.
I think Montreal top 6 would look pretty good and young for the next few years with such a trade.
Hutson - Reinbacher
Guhle - Nemec
Xhekaj - Carrier
Engstrom/Mailloux as #7.
(all 24 or under beside Carrier)
Get Dvorsky as well while you're at it, all the Slovaks in Montreal!
Joking aside, not sure what are NJ needs beside a middle 6 C.
Montreal will probably trade UFA to be Jake Evans at the deadline if they can't reach a deal and he certainly could contribute big on NJ's roster right now... One of the best PKers in the league, great on the dots and having a career year offensively. An excellent addition for a right now move, playoff push.
As for the + it would have to be big (I think Evans get a 2nd + prospect at the deadline), and I am not sure if a good prospect or a 1st + 2nd etc. would interest NJ at this juncture. Maybe a young cheap LHD under team control since depth is not as good there?
Evans, Montreal's or Calgary's 2025 1st top 10 protected, Struble
for
Nemec
You can flip that 1st at the deadline for even more depth.
Better offer than for Jiricek, but not maybe Nashville beats that with O'Reilly +? He's better than Evans by a fair margin still at this stage of his career as a rental.
I think Montreal top 6 would look pretty good and young for the next few years with such a trade.
Hutson - Reinbacher
Guhle - Nemec
Xhekaj - Carrier
Engstrom/Mailloux as #7.
(all 24 or under beside Carrier)
dirtydanglez
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He is a good goalie but has durability issues not the way I think NJ goes ...Really wish Fitz would have gotten Askarov but I think three reasons stopped him..I think he had yet to ask out of Nashville and price was higher 2 he couldn't risk going into this season on potential he wanted a veteran presence in net (protecting his job move) and third Markstrom fills the spot for this year and next and serves as a bridge to get Malek and other of our young goalies up...So far the results have been good just still leaves that position uncertain in the future....
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SteveCangialosi123
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Siegenthaler has been insanely good defensively this year. But next year I’d probably just put Pesce on the left side and play Nemec over Dillon if no one is traded and Kovacevic is brought back.
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stastny12
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Trading Simon Nemec would be a shortsighted move for the New Jersey Devils. As a young, talented defenseman, Nemec has the potential to become a cornerstone of this franchise for years to come. When I think about dynamic defensive pairings in NHL history, I can't help but recall the partnership of Scott Niedermayer and Chris Pronger during their time with the Anaheim Ducks. Just as Niedermayer and Pronger formed a formidable duo that played pivotal roles in leading their team to a Stanley Cup, Nemec and Luke Hughes have the same potential to create a legacy for the Devils. Both possess exceptional skating ability, offensive instincts, and the vision to dominate on the ice.
By holding onto Nemec and allowing him and Hughes to develop together, the Devils can build a strong foundation that could lead to multiple SCs. Instead of seeking short-term gains through a trade (p. e. Evans), Devils should focus on development of these two players.
Let's not forget that greatness takes time; investing in these players now could pay off tremendously in the future.
By holding onto Nemec and allowing him and Hughes to develop together, the Devils can build a strong foundation that could lead to multiple SCs. Instead of seeking short-term gains through a trade (p. e. Evans), Devils should focus on development of these two players.
Let's not forget that greatness takes time; investing in these players now could pay off tremendously in the future.
MakoSlade
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I think Kovacevic could be a smart signing. He is purely defense, and therefore shouldn't price himself off the team. I think Dougie would be the expendable asset, and the way I think his contract is structured he should be tradeable. The Devils would need to find a replacement for his shot though.
Trading Nemec (if it comes to that) should come from a position of strength and help the future and present. The Devils have a few holes in the lineup, and a high-end player like Nemec could help fill those holes.
a top 6 wing with size. translated to the montreal roster it's slafkovsky and we already know what montreal says.
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Lou Bloom
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You're not getting an elite prospect and solid young forward back for a 30 year old winger making market value starting next season.
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Again, something around Panarin 5.6+ retained to an even 6 per this season + next
Jones good skating stopgap D
for
Nemec + rights to Silayev
cap dum Huala now on IR
if nec NJ can pay to have ANA eat coupla mil
Jones good skating stopgap D
for
Nemec + rights to Silayev
cap dum Huala now on IR
if nec NJ can pay to have ANA eat coupla mil
Miller for Nemec and Mercer sets the Canucks up well as they embark on a quick retool. Assuming Boeser goes as well for the typical rental package of a 1st and prospect, Vancouver enters 2025-26 with a sound young core to build around:
DeBrusk-EP1-Lekkerimaki
Joshua-Mercer-UFA
Hoglander-Blueger-Garland
Heinen-Sasson-Sherwood
Hughes-Hronek
Soucy-Nemec
EP2-Myers
Demko (maybe)
Silovs
+Willander, 2x 2025 1sts, Mynio, Raty, Romani
DeBrusk-EP1-Lekkerimaki
Joshua-Mercer-UFA
Hoglander-Blueger-Garland
Heinen-Sasson-Sherwood
Hughes-Hronek
Soucy-Nemec
EP2-Myers
Demko (maybe)
Silovs
+Willander, 2x 2025 1sts, Mynio, Raty, Romani
Nico Cauzuki
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Price is Wright
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No RD deserves to sit, all are healthy
Edit: and until recently Nemec's been clearly behind Casey, he's picked it back up recently though.
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