RD Simon Nemec (2022, 2nd, NJD)

[HugeInTheShire]

How does his play against the Hurricanes in the 1st round series affect your evaluation of him?

From what I saw he did pretty well handling a tough situation, coming in in relief against a great forechecking team. It seems like he's at his best when he's trusted into big minutes

2 points in 4 games, +3

He was a beast, but it doesn't come close to negating the horrible season he had for me.

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

How does his play against the Hurricanes in the 1st round series affect your evaluation of him?

From what I saw he did pretty well handling a tough situation, coming in in relief against a great forechecking team. It seems like he's at his best when he's trusted into big minutes

2 points in 4 games, +3

I went from resigned to the idea he'll be traded in the offseason to angry at the idea he'll be traded. It really seems like the Devils need to move Hamilton now to get this guy playing time.

 

[NJ DevLolz]

Weird season. He was penciled in as the 3RD to start the year; was injured late in the summer on international duty; plays RD-RD with rookie Seamus Casey and didn’t look right (probably still feeling effects of injury) Kovacevic proceeded to perform as one of the best defensive d in the sport; Devils D was remarkably healthy until 4 Nations when Siegenthaler and Hamilton go down.

The struggles were definitely physical early on and turned mental. I think with the team knowing Luke and Dillon were done for the series, it helped Nemec understand that he was going to play no matter what and his mind was eased.

 

[Monsieur Verdoux]

The biggest positive thing for the Devils in the playoffs.

 

[wetcoast]

I went from resigned to the idea he'll be traded in the offseason to angry at the idea he'll be traded. It really seems like the Devils need to move Hamilton now to get this guy playing time.

Hamilton is 31 and has a 3 X 9 contract, doubt that many would pay a "fair price" to NJ for him.

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

Hamilton is 31 and has a 3 X 9 contract, doubt that many would pay a "fair price" to NJ for him.

For sure, he has a 10 team trade list also. If he’s moved for future considerations with zero retention it might be a win for NJ. If he’s not gonna play on PP1 though (and he shouldn’t) and he’s in the way of Nemec then he should be moved.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

he looked good in the loffs