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Devils Prospect Nemec Craves NHL Opportunity After AHL Success

1/19/2025

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Nemec Seeks NHL Opportunity

Simon Nemec, the highly-touted New Jersey Devils defense prospect drafted second overall in 2022, is feeling the heat of his extended stay in the AHL. With an impressive 16 points in just 23 games, he believes he's ready for the NHL. While he’s not ready to demand a trade, he knows something must change if his situation doesn’t improve.

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Nemec Seeks NHL Opportunity

Simon Nemec, the highly-touted New Jersey Devils defense prospect drafted second overall in 2022, is feeling the heat of his extended stay in the AHL. With an impressive 16 points in just 23 games, he believes he's ready for the NHL. While he’s not ready to demand a trade, he knows something must change if his situation doesn’t improve.

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