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Reassigned to minors Nemec was sent to AHL Utica on Thursday.

Impact Nemec has an assist in nine appearances with the Devils in 2024-25, but he's been a healthy scratch in each of New Jersey's past six games. The 20-year-old defenseman, who was taken with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, will benefit from getting some ice time in the minors.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Notches power-play helper Nemec logged a power-play assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 8-5 loss to the Lightning.

Impact The helper was Nemec's first point in nine outings this season. The 20-year-old defenseman is fortunate to still be in the NHL, but that may not last much longer since Luke Hughes (shoulder) and Brett Pesce (lower body) are nearing their respective returns. Nemec has added nine shots on net, 10 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating while seeing third-pairing minutes and some power-play time.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores Monday Nemec scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Nemec ended Jonathan Quick's shutout bid with 2:34 remaining in the third period, firing a wrister from the point to cut the Devils' deficit to 2-1. It's the first goal in 27 games for Nemec, who had just two assists in his prior 15 contests. The 20-year-old blueliner now has three goals and 17 points through 43 games in his rookie campaign. While he's yet to produce at a sustained pace, Nemec offers eventual top-pairing potential and he's averaged 21:56 of ice time, including 2:44 on the power play, in his last two contests.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Devil Tomas Tatar talks fresh start with Kraken, free agent chatter with NJ, Simon Nemec, more | Q&A It hasn’t been an easy ride for ex-Devils forward Tomas Tatar.

FEBRUARY 12 • NJ.COM

Generates assist in win Nemec notched an assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Since the start of January, Nemec has a goal and eight assists over 13 contests. The defenseman had a shot tipped in by Chris Tierney in the first period of Tuesday's win. Nemec has slotted right into a top-four role as a rookie, earning 14 points, 33 shots on net, 44 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-6 rating over 27 appearances. With Dougie Hamilton (pectoral) out for at least another six weeks, Nemec should continue to see big minutes and power-play time.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

In Simon Nemec, the Devils believe they have a foundational piece The Devils credit his time in the AHL for boosting his development.

JANUARY 29 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Good for two helpers Nemec posted two assists in Monday's 6-5 overtime home win against the Golden Knights.

Impact Nemec ended the evening with a shot on goal, two blocked shots and a hit in his 21:40 of ice time across 28 shifts, third-most ice time among New Jersey's defensemen. The teen phenom has picked up the scoring pace in January, going for a goal and seven points across 10 games after managing a goal and five points in 14 outings in December, his first full NHL month.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Teases upside in victory Nemec skated to a plus-3 rating to complement a goal. an assist, and three blocked shots in Friday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact This figures to be the first of many multi-point games for Nemec, whom the Devils selected with the second overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The Devils are putting a lot of faith in the 19-year-old by planting the defenseman on the top pair and having him work on the No. 2 power-play unit, though the lofty assignment has a lot to do with Dougie Hamilton being out long-term with a pectoral injury. Nonetheless, Nemec is holding down the fort based on two goals, five assists, and 34 blocked shots through 16 games.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Devils' Alexander Holtz and Simon Nemec Combine for Sweet Give-and-Go On Tying Goal

JANUARY 6 • YOUTUBE

First goal is game-winner Nemec scored a goal and blocked two shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Kraken.

Impact Nemec has stepped right into a top-four role for the Devils. He checked off another milestone Thursday was his first NHL tally, which was also the game-winning goal. He's racked up three points, five shots on net, three blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through his first three appearances. Nemec looks like he belongs in the NHL, and with Dougie Hamilton (pectoral) out long term, the Devils will be leaning on their youth on the blue line to stay competitive in the Metropolitan Division.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nemec on scoring his first goal (and other interviews) as Devils win 2-1 in Seattle

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Nemec scores 1st goal of career and Schmid makes 37 saves as Devils top Kraken 2-1

Simon Nemec scored his first career goal midway through the second period, Akira Schmid made 16 of his 37 saves in the third and the New Jersey Devils beat the skidding Seattle Kra...

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stands out in debut Nemec registered two assists and three shots on goal in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Sharks.

Impact Nemec set up Dawson Mercer's first-period power-play goal and an even-strength tally by Ondrej Palat in the third. This was a solid debut for Nemec, who led the Devils' blueliners with 22:38 of ice time in his NHL debut. The 19-year-old should be on the radar in all fantasy formats with Dougie Hamilton (pectoral) on injured reserve indefinitely. Nemec and Luke Hughes are poised to battle for power-play time, but there's now enough room for both of them to also see top-four minutes at even strength.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dawson Mercer Bunts It In To Earn Simon Nemec His First NHL Point

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ascends to top level Nemec was recalled from AHL Utica on Friday, according to the NHL media site.

Impact Nemec will likely make his NHL debut as the Devils also placed Dougie Hamilton on injured reserve with an upper-body injury. Nemec is highly-regarded as he was selected second overall in the 2022 Draft. The 19-year-old defenseman is a puck-moving defenseman and could become an offensive force in a couple of seasons. Nemec had two goals and eight points in 13 AHL games before his recall.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sources: Devils to call up top prospect amid injury to star defenseman Devils defenseman Simon Nemec is finally getting the NHL nod.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • NJ.COM

Devils' injury report: Latest on Simon Nemec, Erik Haula, others The Devils’ injury bug has struck early this season – and it’s affected both their NHL and AHL rosters.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • NJ.COM

Dropped to AHL Nemec was reassigned to AHL Utica on Monday.

Impact Nemec was among the final roster cuts and could be recalled in the near future. He was selected second overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft and racked up 12 goals with 34 points in 65 AHL games last year. Nemec has not yet made his NHL debut.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

HockeyBuzz.com - Josh Biringer - The Roster as of Now and the Role of Simon Nemec NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

AUGUST 3, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

New Jersey Has Options for Simon Nemec After AHL Assignment Simon Nemec made the New Jersey Devils’ opening night roster before being re-assigned. Could he still get an NHL look soon?

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

New Jersey Has Options for Simon Nemec After AHL Assignment Simon Nemec made the New Jersey Devils’ opening night roster before being re-assigned. Could he still get an NHL look soon?

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Devils training camp: Biggest takeaways from Day 3, including Jonathan Bernier, coach Ryan McGill's impact and Simon Nemec Day 3 of New Jersey Devils training camp had a few surprises. Here are the biggest takeaways.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • NJ.COM

Slovak showdown: Devils' Simon Nemec faces fellow Slovak players Juraj Slafkovsky, Filip Mesar at Buffalo Prospect Challenge New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec –– the No. 2 pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft –– will face fellow Slovak players Juraj Slafkovsky a...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • NJ.COM

10 things to know about Devils first round pick Simon Nemec before the 2022-23 NHL season The New Jersey Devils picked Slovak defenseman Simon Nemec with the second pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • NJ.COM

'The sky's the limit for him': Devils' Dougie Hamilton, Ken Daneyko praise No. 2 pick Simon Nemec Dougie Hamilton and Ken Daneyko had high praise for New Jersey Devils No. 2 pick Simon Nemec.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • NJ.COM

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Nemec scores 1st goal of career and Schmid makes 37 saves as Devils top Kraken 2-1