Prospect Info: New Jersey Devils Draft Simon Nemec, 2nd Overall

[Captain3rdLine]

Well that's one way to make me cheer for the Canes.

I mean listen, if he gets even a second of NHL playoff hockey then sure, have him stay there. But if you know he's just your bench warmer then let him go to Europe and play some good, hard, international hockey. He'd be our top D with plenty of ice time. Guy's 19, he wants to play hockey, not watch it.

He’s played more than enough hockey this season. He’s probably 8th on the chart right now. Another guy gets hurt and he’s next up. Also a ton of benefit for him in just being around the team and practicing.

According to HockeySlovakia he has already been recalled by New Jersey and will join the Devils immediately. Only will go to WC if the Devils are eliminated

Where did you see this?

 

[devilsblood]

He’s played more than enough hockey this season. He’s probably 8th on the chart right now. Another guy gets hurt and he’s next up. Also a ton of benefit for him in just being around the team and practicing.

Ya agree on the bolds.

The unbold is interesting in that he's probably our 4th best RHD? Would be crazy, especially with Luke getting in today, but he probably is.

 

[jcbio11]

He’s played more than enough hockey this season. He’s probably 8th on the chart right now. Another guy gets hurt and he’s next up. Also a ton of benefit for him in just being around the team and practicing.


Where did you see this?

I mean there absolutely is a benefit to him just being in an actual NHL team even if he only gets to practice. But the question we should all be asking whether this benefit is higher than the one of having him play a few more competitive hockey matches?

Though I do understand that we ultimately will have opposite view points on this issue - as a fan of Team Slovakia I'd like to see him suit up for our team while you guys are laser focused on your playoff run and any even potential advantage your team can muster.

 

[Captain3rdLine]

I mean there absolutely is a benefit to him just being in an actual NHL team even if he only gets to practice. But the question we should all be asking whether this benefit is higher than the one of having him play a few more competitive hockey matches?

Though I do understand that we ultimately will have opposite view points on this issue - as a fan of Team Slovakia I'd like to see him suit up for our team while you guys are laser focused on your playoff run and any even potential advantage your team can muster.

It’s pretty unlikely that he does ever suit up. I’m focused on what is more beneficial to him and I think it’s much more beneficial for him to be around the NHL club then play a few more competitive hockey games in a much less structured environment. There’s very little benefit if any benefit to him joining Slovakia. He’s played more than enough competitive hockey this season and more than enough international hockey over the years. At this point I think rest would be more beneficial than joining them but the opportunity to practice with the devils and be around this playoff run is even better.

 

[stenlis]

There’s very little benefit if any benefit to him joining Slovakia.

Come on! What could possibly be better for his Devils career than playing for Satan himself?

 

[Devils731]

 

[Devs3cups]

Didn’t see this posted. Always nice to know a little more about our prospects, especially the top ones.

 

[Devs3cups]

He seems to really pick his spots to pinch well. Also seems to have good shot placement. Good stuff. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Bcap88]

He seems to really pick his spots to pinch well. Also seems to have good shot placement. Good stuff. Thanks for sharing!

I was just going to say he knows when to drift below the dots and find the soft area of the coverage.

 

[Antiillafire]

He wants to play at the WC, what a dog **** decision it would be for New Jersey to deny him. Jiricek was allowed to go by CBJ but unfortunately got a knock and will miss it.

 

[FinnishDevil]

Jiricek was allowed to go by CBJ

That might be cause CBJ have been golfing for a month already.

If the Devils dont want to let him go now that the season is over, it can be questioned. But even then, they have the last word. Maybe they want him to have a longer summer training getting ready for what he is being paid to do, being an NHLer.

But any team would be dumb to let any players to go to Worlds if they can be black aces for the NHL club in case of an injury.

 

[Tiredswede]

He wants to play at the WC, what a dog **** decision it would be for New Jersey to deny him. Jiricek was allowed to go by CBJ but unfortunately got a knock and will miss it.

Devils season ended 10 minutes ago, maybe give them an hour before complaining? Columbus season was over in November

 

[Antiillafire]

That might be cause CBJ have been golfing for a month already.

If the Devils dont want to let him go now that the season is over, it can be questioned. But even then, they have the last word. Maybe they want him to have a longer summer training getting ready for what he is being paid to do, being an NHLer.

But any team would be dumb to let any players to go to Worlds if they can be black aces for the NHL club in case of an injury.

He’s already been confirmed. His flight to Latvia leaves Saturday

 

[jcbio11]

He’s already been confirmed. His flight to Latvia leaves Saturday

Now apologize to the nice Devils fans for your assumption

Anyway great that they're letting him come. Win - win imho.

 

[DevilsHughes86]

Nice to see him get games at the Worlds , at least a player to follow. With the way our season ended and everyone being pretty banged up, can't see many players taking the flight and heading over, well maybe Luke lol

 

[Devs3cups]

Šimon Nemec will have his third senior world championship at the age of 19.

"Simon is ready and very excited. Theoretically he could play on Monday against Canada," said Peter Frühauf.

One of the defensemen will probably end up on the roster: 3 - 8 - 14.

 

[JimEIV]

I was in the car driving the other day listening to NHL radio and there was interesting discussion regarding high level prospects and the World Championships...

essentially what the host (not sure who it was) was saying was that he would never let a top prospect go the World's and risk injury playing against men that much more motivated about the tournament and have much more to play for than a kid.

They drew comparisons to college football prospects not playing in meaningless bowl games ahead of the draft...

It was an interesting conversation even if I don't agree with it.

I personally think a young player should play as much as he can.

 

[Captain3rdLine]

I was in the car driving the other day listening to NHL radio and there was interesting discussion regarding high level prospects and the World Championships...

essentially what the host (not sure who it was) was saying was that he would never let a top prospect go the World's and risk injury playing against men that much more motivated about the tournament and have much more to play for than a kid.

They drew comparisons to college football prospects not playing in meaningless bowl games ahead of the draft...

It was an interesting conversation even if I don't agree with it.

I personally think a young player should play as much as he can.

I agree with the host to an extent. I don’t think there’s much benefit developmentally in most cases. And while I think young players should play, they don’t have to olay as much as they can and practice is where the most improvement happens. Especially over the off-season.

But the chances of an injury aren’t that much higher and it’s not a long event or anything that’s gonna be overly harmful. And is often something the players really want to do.

I think the most ideal thing for Nemec’s development and preparedness for next season would be to rest right now for a week or two and then get right to working in the gym and skills on the ice. That’s where players improve the most. Been a long believer in that as it was something I noticed a ton when I was playing. The whole has to play a ton of games thing is overblown.

That being said have no issue with Nemec going. Exciting opportunity for him and not likely harmful.

 

[Call Me Al]

I was in the car driving the other day listening to NHL radio and there was interesting discussion regarding high level prospects and the World Championships...

essentially what the host (not sure who it was) was saying was that he would never let a top prospect go the World's and risk injury playing against men that much more motivated about the tournament and have much more to play for than a kid.

They drew comparisons to college football prospects not playing in meaningless bowl games ahead of the draft...

It was an interesting conversation even if I don't agree with it.

I personally think a young player should play as much as he can.

i listened to this but i think the focus was on draft eligible kids - playing before they’ve been drafted or made any money and risking injury that would jeopardize their shot. nemec could get injured sure but he’s already on a team that would provide doctors and rehab and their resources. a junior player or college player could break a leg and not get drafted then be SOL

 

[Saugus]

I think the low chance of injury is an acceptable risk to take in order to give Nemec the additional experience in playoff-atmosphere type games.

Actually, now is the best time to send him. Barring anything catastrophic happening, any injuries he sustains should be fine by the time training camp comes around. Whereas if this tournament were happening in August or September, I would probably say no.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

I never buy the "getting injured in meaningless games" thing

players can get injured in practice or working out in the gym. Freak injuries happen all the time and you aren't going to prevent them by playing in a few less games.

 

[Captain3rdLine]

I think the low chance of injury is an acceptable risk to take in order to give Nemec the additional experience in playoff-atmosphere type games.

Actually, now is the best time to send him. Barring anything catastrophic happening, any injuries he sustains should be fine by the time training camp comes around. Whereas if this tournament were happening in August or September, I would probably say no.

Sorry but these tournaments don’t even remotely resemble playoff atmosphere. I’d say NHL regular season play is more intense for the most part until you get to the end of the knockout games.

 

[Clam Jensen]

I never buy the "getting injured in meaningless games" thing

players can get injured in practice or working out in the gym. Freak injuries happen all the time and you aren't going to prevent them by playing in a few less games.

Exhibit A: Sammy Sosa blowing his back out in '04 after sneezing too hard.

 

[MasterofGrond]

Ultimately what’s far more important is what the player wants. Even if there’s no development gain, not letting guys go represent their countries when they want is the type of thing that players remember when they’re deciding where to sign down the line.

 

[Saugus]

Exhibit A: Sammy Sosa blowing his back out in '04 after sneezing too hard.

Even in hockey, weird off-ice injuries can happen and have happened. To wit: Erik Johnson tearing his ACL driving a golf cart, Craig Anderson slicing a tendon in his hand making dinner, etc.