Nemec also said "the nation needs me" when he arrived in Riga.
He is very confident.
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Prospect Info: New Jersey Devils Draft Simon Nemec, 2nd Overall
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I think the reffing defines the game. If the refs called penalties in the post season or actually had an interest in player safety, the playoffs would be different.
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I meant 1. My bad for the typo lol. Yes the blueline will be too crowded for 2 UFA's.
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Switzerland vs. Slovakia on Thursday will be interesting, with Hischier, Siegenthaler and Nemec on the ice.
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It’s easier to teach a player to be more patient than try to get them to be aggressive.
We'll see how they do. Switzerland is 15-0 so far in goal differential, but that was against easy opposition.
I would be curious if a poll was put up here the % split of yes or no in regards to if people THINK (not want) Nemec will be in the NHL from the start next season.
Seems most would say no. I'd say no.
Stop gap defensive guy, with Nemec as the next RHD up in Utica.
Having watched a little more of him the last month or so, I’d let Nemec play in the NHL.
I think by the time playoffs roll around he’ll be one of our 6 best defenseman. More playing time in the NHL probably benefits his readiness for playoff minutes. I think we’re a good enough team to have some rookie playing time and still make the playoffs, so I’m focusing on what makes the team the best for those playoffs.
I think he’ll break camp with the team, but wouldn’t be surprised if he sees a month or two in the AHL either.
I think by the time playoffs roll around he’ll be one of our 6 best defenseman. More playing time in the NHL probably benefits his readiness for playoff minutes. I think we’re a good enough team to have some rookie playing time and still make the playoffs, so I’m focusing on what makes the team the best for those playoffs.
I think he’ll break camp with the team, but wouldn’t be surprised if he sees a month or two in the AHL either.
The issue with giving Nemec a spot in the lineup is, we'd likely not have much depth beyond the 6 guys in the lineup.
Smith gives you versatility as the 7th, in that he can play either side, but I don't see that as a optimal situation.
I'd bring in a sold vet bottom pair rhd, then Nemec is the 4th RHD who we can stash in Utica.
That would also keep Dougie, or Nemec, off the PK.
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IIHF - Nemec solidifies Slovak D
After a great rookie AHL campaign, Nemec is back on Slovakia's defence.
Nemec and the Slovaks take on our Swiss boys at 1:20PM ET.
I don't see how we don't give him a shot next season, to be honest. He's at the level where he's not getting much other than repetition at a lower level. To progress he needs to shed the warts in the NHL, get coached by an NHL staff, get schooled by NHL stars, and early in the season should be fine.
Just my two cents, I've been wrong once before.
Just my two cents, I've been wrong once before.
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Had a fine game apparently. Was a tough game overall for the Slovaks. He led the Slovaks in ice time once again by almost 2 minutes.
He clocked in 10:26 in the 3rd period. Almost 4 minutes more than any other player on his team. Kid can play tough minutes like that efficiently at only 19. That in itself is impressive.
The Slovaks play Kazakhstan at 1:20PM ET tomorrow.
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One of the Slovak defenders got injured and couldn't play in the third that's why some of Nemec shifts were 2 mins long and because of that he looked gassed.
Defending against Fiala, Hishier Malgin when you are on the ice for so long is rough.
Defending against Fiala, Hishier Malgin when you are on the ice for so long is rough.
Before WC I was thinking that Nemec would need one more year at Utica. After watching his first two games my opinion have already changed. He plays very big minutes and makes barely mistakes. He will be some day minute monster in NHL who plays 25+ minutes per night if team needs that. His first two games have also been against though opponents Canada and Switzerland.
I remember when Luke played in WC last year and made lot of mistakes so if I compare Simon to Luke so Simon is ahead of what Luke was last year. Of course Simon is not so flashy what Luke is but he plays very mature game. Nemec reminds me lot of Moritz Seider. Can't wait to see how Nemec tournament goes forward. I am so exited about this kid. Next season will be so awesome with Luke on our D and if Nemec can also make the team. Future is bright.
I remember when Luke played in WC last year and made lot of mistakes so if I compare Simon to Luke so Simon is ahead of what Luke was last year. Of course Simon is not so flashy what Luke is but he plays very mature game. Nemec reminds me lot of Moritz Seider. Can't wait to see how Nemec tournament goes forward. I am so exited about this kid. Next season will be so awesome with Luke on our D and if Nemec can also make the team. Future is bright.
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We have time to let him develop even more in perfect role in Utica. This kid has played so much already in his career.
With the team that is being ice next season in Utica I think they could have a very successful year.
With so much transformation around the Defense in Jersey next year, Luke and Bahl will have the focus of the coaches. If severson and graves in gone there is only X amount of responsibility we need to give to the rookies for our team to still be successful.
Let Nemec get more rounded minutes and maybe play another WJC! Is he eligible to play?
With the team that is being ice next season in Utica I think they could have a very successful year.
With so much transformation around the Defense in Jersey next year, Luke and Bahl will have the focus of the coaches. If severson and graves in gone there is only X amount of responsibility we need to give to the rookies for our team to still be successful.
Let Nemec get more rounded minutes and maybe play another WJC! Is he eligible to play?
This clears things up for me... there were a few instances when I was wondering why he didn't even attempt to change when the opportunity was there..
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If you’re suggesting he purposely stayed on that’s just not true. He got caught out there. Slovakia dressed 8 defensmen. Even if they hadn’t it wouldn’t make any sense for him to stay out purposely. You’re wayyy better off rotating a few guys quickly than keeping guys out for extended shifts.
He got caught out there, was tired and couldn’t make it to the bench.
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Slovakia loses 4-3 to Kazakhstan in the SO. Simon led the Slovak D-men in TOI with over 23 minutes once again. He added 2 shots and was a +1.
The staff is clearly trusting him on the big stage, which is nice for such a young D-man. Feels like he could be a guy playing big minutes for us. Good stuff.
I’ll say it’s a pretty tough situation for him to be in though. No points yet even though he’s creating. 19 years old and being heavily relied upon in the WHC is not an easy task. For reference, last year in his D+1, Luke Hughes logged in about 19:00 of TOI on average per game. Nemec is averaging close to 24:00 per game in the tournament. He’s playing A LOT, and that in itself is a positive, especially in a season where he played a lot of hockey. Use this experience to grow.
These tournaments don’t mean much in the grand scheme of things as we know, but it’s nice to see him get all this trust from his coaching staff. He’s progressing nicely and overall I’d say this is a very successful season for him.
The staff is clearly trusting him on the big stage, which is nice for such a young D-man. Feels like he could be a guy playing big minutes for us. Good stuff.
I’ll say it’s a pretty tough situation for him to be in though. No points yet even though he’s creating. 19 years old and being heavily relied upon in the WHC is not an easy task. For reference, last year in his D+1, Luke Hughes logged in about 19:00 of TOI on average per game. Nemec is averaging close to 24:00 per game in the tournament. He’s playing A LOT, and that in itself is a positive, especially in a season where he played a lot of hockey. Use this experience to grow.
These tournaments don’t mean much in the grand scheme of things as we know, but it’s nice to see him get all this trust from his coaching staff. He’s progressing nicely and overall I’d say this is a very successful season for him.
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Catching the 3rd period of Slovakia vs. Slovenia. Only a few seconds in, Nemec creates the breakout and then gets a nice scoring chance. Love how simple he plays. Very efficient.
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Missed the game but they only got 1-0 W vs Slovenia? Yikes. Norway isn’t going to be easy then and they need a regulation win.
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They didn’t look particularly good. Very nearly blew it at the end when Slovenia pulled the goalie.
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