RD Simon Nemec (2022, 2nd, NJD)

[majormajor]

I mean Nemec is about the same size as McAvoy and he handled the NHL perfectly fine.

- It's not just about size, it's strength. Nemec doesn't have the strength yet.

- McAvoy is listed at 207 lbs at EP, and by the eye he is an absolute unit. Nemec is built more like Heiskanen. At this point he is a weaker teenage version of that body type.

 

[Dirtyf1ghter]

Comparing a player by weight and height is irrelevant. Two individuals who are 6-0 185ibs do not necessarily have the same athletic qualities. I don't really like player comparisons. Each player is unique. Nemec is a player I see reaching 87 on an NHL game. I can hardly see him not reaching 84. Personally, this kind of thing speaks to me more.

These final stages confirm that Nemec will be too strong for the Slovak championship next year and that he is clearly better than Brandt Clarke last year.

Can't wait to see him at the Senior World Championship.

 

[Ivo]

McAvoy was around 8 months shy of turning 20 when he debuted in the 2017 playoffs.

I see Nemec had 2 assists in a U18 qualifying game on Tuesday vs Norway, so even though it was against kids, his hot streak continues.

He picked up two assists, but didn’t have his best game. May not have been focused on the game properly, since his team is in the middle of their semifinals series and he was just brought for one game at the U18 tournament.

 

[RationalExpectations]

He picked up two assists, but didn’t have his best game. May not have been focused on the game properly, since his team is in the middle of their semifinals series and he was just brought for one game at the U18 tournament.

It s silly that you can even do this by the way.

 

[Antiillafire]

Picked up his 9th point in todays game through 2 periods. Leads all dman in playoff scoring

 

[Antiillafire]

Nemec got an assist on the goal that ended up being the decisive goal sending Nitra to the finals. Both of the 2 teams that he could face are very good defensively (slovan especially), so he will need to drive offense from the back end even more

 

[tobu]

Nemec got an assist on the goal that ended up being the decisive goal sending Nitra to the finals. Both of the 2 teams that he could face are very good defensively (slovan especially), so he will need to drive offense from the back end even more

He equaled Marian Hossa's record for the most playoff points by a junior player in the top Slovak league and will likely beat it in the finals.

 

[Antiillafire]

He needs 3 more points to tie the all time defenseman record and 4 to beat it. I think he does it

 

[bsu]

Klingberg, Clarke type.

 

[le_sean]

Klingberg, Clarke type.

That’s an odd comparison as Nemec is actually good defensively and Klingberg is a tire fire.

 

[Apotheosis]

best D in the draft (pause)

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

He just picked up another assist.

 

[Rusty7550]

He just picked up another assist.

Hes been so good today defensively.

 

[Antiillafire]

Hes been so good today defensively.

I agree, Slovan’s offense has been non existent when he’s out there.

 

[debil]

Good game by Nemec today in second finals game.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Another day, 2 more assists. Also had 1 yesterday.

12 points in 14 playoff games by my count.

Edit: eliteprospects can't be bothered to update it seems, it's now 15 in 17.

 

[peto10]

Another day, 2 more assists. Also had 1 yesterday.

12 points in 14 playoff games by my count.

EP stats aren't up to date, he has 15 points in 17 games. The most productive Dman in the playoff's history, ever.

 

[bossram]

IMO he should be in the conversation for 1st overall. His Draft and Draft-1 seasons are some of the best in recent memory for a defenseman.

 

[RationalExpectations]

IMO he should be in the conversation for 1st overall. His Draft and Draft-1 seasons are some of the best in recent memory for a defenseman.

I could not agree more for me he may be the BPA in this draft. Good both defensively and offensively.

 

[Chainshot]

I'm wondering regularly at the comments about his shot being insufficient. Yet I see him lay pucks on net and around the net - he gets things through. Have we not learned that the ability to simply pound a puck through NHL defenders is not what it once was?

Seems like there is still a lot of room for growth as he gets stronger and grows into maturity. I still think he's a Numminen type defender with his ability to move and pass. I'm consistently struck by how he makes the right plays in his own zone when I'm able to look in on Nitra's games.

 

[Agent Zuuuub]

Klingberg, Clarke type.

he's a way better skater. so much so that he ends up playing a much different game than either imo

 

[57special]

he's a way better skater. so much so that he ends up playing a much different game than either imo

I'm wondering regularly at the comments about his shot being insufficient. Yet I see him lay pucks on net and around the net - he gets things through. Have we not learned that the ability to simply pound a puck through NHL defenders is not what it once was?

Seems like there is still a lot of room for growth as he gets stronger and grows into maturity. I still think he's a Numminen type defender with his ability to move and pass. I'm consistently struck by how he makes the right plays in his own zone when I'm able to look in on Nitra's games.

Yup, the main thing is getting shots through. That's all about the release, and the IQ.

 

[Antiillafire]

Goal and assist so far today. Nitra down 3-2 in the series and 3-2 in this game with just a few minutes left. Nemec putting them on his back right now.

 

[Dan Kelly]

Whoever needs the best right shooting d-man available in the draft should take this guy without hesitation ! I suspect he's going to be really good sooner than later !!

 

[Antiillafire]

Historic playoff for Simon Nemec comes to an end. Nitra loses to Slovan in the finals 4 games to 2. Nemec had 17 points in 19 games, with 5 goals and 12 assists.

Top 4 role at the World Championship is likely next. Should get some rest before he joins camp.