The New Jersey Devils have announced the recall of defenseman Simon Nemec from their AHL affiliate Utica Comets. Nemec, a 20-year-old AHL All-Star, has had a strong season with five goals and 22 points in 32 games. Despite being the second overall pick in the 2022 draft, Nemec has expressed frustration with being in the AHL earlier this year.
Nemec has one assist in nine games with the Devils this season, averaging 16:07 of ice time per game. He had 19 points in 60 games as a rookie last season. Known for his puck-moving abilities, Nemec has been a standout player on a struggling Utica team.
Nemec is expected to play against the Vegas Golden Knights tonight, as he was paired with Luke Hughes at practice. This opportunity comes as defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler is out with an injury. The Hockey News’ Kristy Flannery has provided detailed coverage of the Devils’ roster moves as they integrate Nemec into the lineup.
Hockey fans are encouraged to stay updated on AHL news by bookmarking The Hockey News’ AHL Page for the latest updates, interviews, breakdowns, and more. With Nemec’s promotion to the NHL, Devils fans are hopeful to see his skills translate to success at the highest level of competition.
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