"The NY Islanders have made significant progress in establishing their blue line depth, building through the draft. The additions of Matthew Schaefer, Kasahwn Aitcheson, Isaiah George, and Marshall Warren give the organization options on the left side of the blue line into the future. Still, on the right side, they're a bit shorthanded."
"I imagine that whatever package the Isles are looking for, because they are very short on right defensemen in their organization, that Colorado first-round pick that they got for Brock Nelson is the thing that they're probably dangling the most."
"Though he has struggled at times, Nemec has seen much more success through the early stages of this season. With the Devils' defensive unit currently depleted by injuries, Nemec has been earning more minutes of late, recording nine points (1 G, 8 A) through 16 games, including the game-tying goal against the Islanders Monday night with four seconds remaining in regulation."
New York Islanders established left-side blue-line depth through the draft with Matthew Schaefer, Kasahwn Aitcheson, Isaiah George, and Marshall Warren providing future options. The organization remains short on right-handed defensemen. Mathieu Darche, in his first season as general manager, built a stronger prospect pipeline and sought to address right-side needs this summer. Darche reportedly inquired with New Jersey about Simon Nemec, potentially offering the Colorado first-round pick acquired for Brock Nelson. Simon Nemec, drafted second overall in 2022, has alternated between the Devils and the AHL, but has recorded nine points in 16 games this season amid increased NHL minutes.
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