RD Simon Nemec (2022, 2nd, NJD)

[Fixed to Ruin]

IMO, i think Nemec reminds me more of a right handed Josh Morrisey or Seth Jones type rather than a Heiskanen.

 

[Guadana]

The level of self disapointment of Nemec\Devils haters will be huge. May be not today, but it will be so stupid.

 

[MitchMurphy]

1st point.

 

[vtdevils2k]

1st point on Mercer’s goal.

Apparently Timo's....but TBD

 

[Antiillafire]

Minor communication mistake on sharks goal with his partner but other than that I think he’s been really good. Really doing a good job in getting pucks to net. Slaf could take some pointers !!!

 

[vtdevils2k]

Now Mercer's...Nemec point!

 

[Guadana]

Minor communication mistake on sharks goal with his partner but other than that I think he’s been really good. Really doing a good job in getting pucks to net. Slaf could take some pointers !!!

He did what he should in the moment, he protect his player. Goal was on Timo.

For now its a great period from him.

 

[Antiillafire]

He did what he should in the moment, he protect his player. Goal was on Timo.

For now its a great period from him.

Yeah I thought so too, he followed his man to the net.

 

[bossram]

Minor communication mistake on sharks goal with his partner but other than that I think he’s been really good. Really doing a good job in getting pucks to net. Slaf could take some pointers !!!

He's trying to make some "loud" plays to show he belongs, like repeatedly blasting from the point. And even that miscue on the Sharks goal, he's trying to really physically engage and take his man out of the play (though it left another Shark wide open).

He'll be good. Just needs to settle down.

 

[SoundAndFury]

How and why is this his 1st NHL game I have no idea.

 

[Antiillafire]

Just picked up his second assist but then a few seconds later his pairing got scored on. That goal looked like it was on Schmid, should have left the puck for Hughes

 

[Mirka the Turka]

Nemec is gonna be really good.

 

[Boonk]

No way he should go back after tonight

 

[Oneiro]

Devils lost but he was very good. He belongs. Would be silly to send him back.

 

[Devs3cups]

Nemec with a real strong game. Impressive.

2 assists
3 shots
Led NJD D-men TOI (22:37), followed by L. Hughes (22:31)
78.18% CF%
74.07% xGF%

He's gonna be a good one for a LONG time with NJD. Solid.

 

[Lou is God]

Just picked up his second assist but then a few seconds later his pairing got scored on. That goal looked like it was on Schmid, should have left the puck for Hughes

He should have covered it and get the whistle.

 

[GaboriklessWild]

Two points, third most playing time on his team, most among defenders, second most ES playing time, 12 shot attempts, most shifts

It was a very bad game for the troll army. They must be very angry that he's not in the goon league anymore.

 

[stastny12]

Two points, third most playing time on his team, most among defenders, second most ES playing time, 12 shot attempts, most shifts

It was a very bad game for the troll army. They must be very angry that he's not in the goon league anymore.

Just chill out. I don´t really see anyone doubting about Simon´s qualities. He wasn´t rushed to the NHL, and obviously, it starts to paying off. I can quite comfortably say that he belongs and that what happens to other newcomers will not happen to him. They often ride on a wave in the first games and then the enthusiasm fades away and they cannot be consistent. Nemec is used to huge TOI.

 

[Dirtyf1ghter]

He still finished the match at -2 against the worst team in the league. However, to see if he is defensively responsible for these goals.

It's undoubtedly in the game without the puck that Nemec will have the most difficulty.

Defensive play is at least as important as offensive play. For me, it's even more so.

For me, there is nothing to rush. Play 9 games in NHL against weak teams and play in AHL until the end of the season.

Luke Hughes, born 1 year before him, only really started this year.

 

[GaboriklessWild]

He still finished the match at -2 against the worst team in the league. However, to see if he is defensively responsible for these goals.

It's undoubtedly in the game without the puck that Nemec will have the most difficulty.

Defensive play is at least as important as offensive play. For me, it's even more so.

For me, there is nothing to rush. Play 9 games in NHL against weak teams and play in AHL until the end of the season.

Luke Hughes, born 1 year before him, only really started this year.

Well dude, good luck winning a game with 70% save percentage.

 

[Dirtyf1ghter]

Well dude, good luck winning a game with 70% save percentage.

The goalie's performance is also dependent on the defensive efficiency of the skaters.

Nemec's relative defensive problems are not new.

 

[LemonSauceD]

He reminds me more or less like Morgan Reilly. I think he stays up.

 

[Antiillafire]

He reminds me more or less like Morgan Reilly. I think he stays up.

If he only became Morgan Reilly that would be a huge disappointment for Slovak hockey

 

[Jersey Fresh]

No way he should go back after tonight

Dougie Hamilton is out for the season. Nemec isn’t going down.

 

[SoundAndFury]

He still finished the match at -2 against the worst team in the league. However, to see if he is defensively responsible for these goals.

One of his minuses is an empty netter and the other was Schmid's misplay after the puck was basically shoveled towards him after Nemec cut off the route towards goal leaving the Shark only this low percentage play.

Nemec didn't have a flawless game defensively but by all means played well. Saying he is defensive liability based on the -2 is kinda like saying you expect him to finish the season on 122 points based on his current pace.