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RD Simon Nemec (2022, 2nd, NJD)

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That's a legitimate concern though (Nemec's shot). As good a passer and as smart as he is, his lack of a threatning shot could make him more predictible on the ice and prevent him from becoming a "star" at the NHL level.

For those who've seen him play, do you think it can be improved? Is it even an issue from your observations?
 
sergejean said:
That's a legitimate concern though (Nemec's shot). As good a passer and as smart as he is, his lack of a threatning shot could make him more predictible on the ice and prevent him from becoming a "star" at the NHL level.

For those who've seen him play, do you think it can be improved? Is it even an issue from your observations?
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Andrei markov had no shot but was an Elite Dman.
 
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WeThreeKings said:
Eh, Andrei Markov could unleash a slapper from time to time.. but Markov was blessed with insane hockey IQ and passing skills, I haven't seen Nemec dissect defenses quite like Markov was able to.
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It wasn't a comparison. Your can be an elite defanseman without Sheldon Souray's slapshot.
 
Shot power is among the easiest deficiencies to fix.

It's unlikely Nemec's shot will ever improve to the point where he's a threat to beat a goalie clean from the point and it will limit his offensive upside somewhat, but I'm not too worried about it.
 
Hale The Villain said:
Shot power is among the easiest deficiencies to fix.

It's unlikely Nemec's shot will ever improve to the point where he's a threat to beat a goalie clean from the point and it will limit his offensive upside somewhat, but I'm not too worried about it.
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A team like Buffalo wouldn't care as much about the shot since they just need a smart, steady Freddy on the backend.
 
Hale The Villain said:
Shot power is among the easiest deficiencies to fix.

It's unlikely Nemec's shot will ever improve to the point where he's a threat to beat a goalie clean from the point and it will limit his offensive upside somewhat, but I'm not too worried about it.
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Remember all the seriously outspoken posts on Chabot's muffin of a shot in CHL when he got drafted(and I think a season or two after?)

Yea, it's easiest thing to fix.
 
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WeThreeKings said:
Eh, Andrei Markov could unleash a slapper from time to time.. but Markov was blessed with insane hockey IQ and passing skills, I haven't seen Nemec dissect defenses quite like Markov was able to.
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Markov shot was in the 90-92 range which us not bad, actually average. He was much more of a playmaker, and elite at it.

Shot power can be improved, but not that much unless it is a serious mechanics issue
 
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sergejean said:
That's a legitimate concern though (Nemec's shot). As good a passer and as smart as he is, his lack of a threatning shot could make him more predictible on the ice and prevent him from becoming a "star" at the NHL level.

For those who've seen him play, do you think it can be improved? Is it even an issue from your observations?
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When I watch Nemec, I see a poor man’s Adam Fox. I mean that as a good thing!

It’s not the shot I want Nemec to improve, it’s the offense outside of the rush. He’s excellent on rushes. He’s less impressive when his team has established zone possession from what I’ve seen.

It’s a similar story on D. I see a good rush defender that struggles against a cycle.
 
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I don't think it's unreasonable to say he needs to work on his shot, I also don't think it's that critical or tied to his low goal total. I don't think that limits him necessarily at the NHL level in general, but it is a pretty big weakness if you are looking for a PP QB. I know he plays PP now for his team but I'm unsure if I see a dynamic enough style of play to succeed as a PP specialist in the NHL. Lot's of offense is generated by a shot actually getting on net through traffic (see Morgan Rielly for what not to do :P), but he looks good on the PP for HK Nitra even without the real shot threat. I like his poise and composure the most of all his attributes, to be honest.

He's well-built overall though, a bit weak defensively against men and there's the odd pinch or step up in the NZ that results in odd man rushes or 2-0's, but in general he reads plays well. He's young and playing against men so mistakes are to be expected. Solid future top-4 D, I don't know about the offensive upside but all of the tools are there to project as a legit 2-way defender that excels in transition, probably a solid 40-50 point guy munching 20:00 a night at his best in the right situation. He can definitely be a top pairing defender in the NHL, but it will take more physical assertion or strength in general, and the ability to control the pace of the game. I think he has the highest floor and is the 'safest' defenseman available in the draft.
 
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All of the big-3 2022 Slovak prospects are having really good playoffs so far. Slaf and Nemec both look like top5 picks and Mesar surely solidified his chances for the first round, or even top 15-20. I still have to pinch myself sometimes to make sure I am not dreaming. I mean three Slovaks in the first round this year is more than the last 18 years combined. Two top-5 picks (if that happens) is more than all the drafts combined.
 
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Ivo said:
All of the big-3 2022 Slovak prospects are having really good playoffs so far. Slaf and Nemec both look like top5 picks and Mesar surely solidified his chances for the first round, or even top 15-20. I still have to pinch myself sometimes to make sure I am not dreaming. I mean three Slovaks in the first round this year is more than the last 18 years combined. Two top-5 picks (if that happens) is more than all the drafts combined.
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Could even be 2 top-3 picks...I have Slaf and Nemec ranked 2 and 3 personally
 
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I don't think Mesar will be selected in the first round. Rather 2nd and not very far after him Sykora.
 
Dirtyf1ghter said:
I don't think Mesar will be selected in the first round. Rather 2nd and not very far after him Sykora.
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Maybe you’re right, his size can make him drop. But he is consistently ranked in the first round by a lot of scouts. Just copied this from his eliteprospects page:
Ranked #14 by CONSOLIDATED RANKING
Ranked #17 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM
Ranked #13 by FCHOCKEY
Ranked #22 by TSN/BOB McKENZIE
Ranked #12 by MCKEEN'S HOCKEY
Ranked #37 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON
Ranked #15 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (EU Skaters)
Ranked #17 by SPORTSNET
Ranked #16 by RECRUIT SCOUTING
Ranked #12 by DOBBERPROSPECTS
Ranked #17 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY
Ranked #9 by SMAHT SCOUTING
Ranked #20 by THE PUCK AUTHORITY
 
Ivo said:
Maybe you’re right, his size can make him drop. But he is consistently ranked in the first round by a lot of scouts. Just copied this from his eliteprospects page:
Ranked #14 by CONSOLIDATED RANKING
Ranked #17 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM
Ranked #13 by FCHOCKEY
Ranked #22 by TSN/BOB McKENZIE
Ranked #12 by MCKEEN'S HOCKEY
Ranked #37 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON
Ranked #15 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (EU Skaters)
Ranked #17 by SPORTSNET
Ranked #16 by RECRUIT SCOUTING
Ranked #12 by DOBBERPROSPECTS
Ranked #17 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY
Ranked #9 by SMAHT SCOUTING
Ranked #20 by THE PUCK AUTHORITY
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There are still 2 lists that evaluate him 2nd round (15th European skater = 2nd round).

Pure wingers tend to slip.
 
WeThreeKings said:
Eh, Andrei Markov could unleash a slapper from time to time.. but Markov was blessed with insane hockey IQ and passing skills, I haven't seen Nemec dissect defenses quite like Markov was able to.
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Yea but Markov was not as good as Nemec at the same age. Nemec has a solid fondation and can still improve some areas. It's all about development.
 
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