"The Slovakian defender seemed a little bit of an odd choice and ever since he was chosen he became the focal point of fan induced trade rumors for the Devils. Nemec's own comments on the matter didn't seem to help. More than three years removed from that draft Nemec has found himself firmly in the Devils lineup. That's in no part aided by injuries to the likes of major defenseman such as Dougie Hamilton along the way."
"Last season saw him score the overtime winner in the Devils only playoff victory, a win at home versus the Carolina Hurricanes. This past week saw Nemec find that same scoring touch he did on that Friday night last April. His hat trick, complete with the overtime winner, propelled the Devils to victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. It was his first career hat trick and the third in Devils history scored by a defensemen."
"He scored another overtime winner in the next game against the Washington Capitals. Both games were a part of the Devils current road trip. Right before leaving the friendly confines of Prudential Center Nemec scored a goal that forced overtime against the New York Islanders. Nemec currently has four goals and eight assist for 12 points in 18 games so far this season."
Simon Nemec was selected second overall by the New Jersey Devils in 2022, a choice that prompted mixed fan reactions and trade rumors. The Slovakian defenseman secured a regular spot in the Devils lineup after injuries to veterans like Dougie Hamilton. Nemec, paired with Jonas Siegenthaler, produced key scoring moments, including last season's playoff overtime winner and a recent hat trick with an overtime goal against the Chicago Blackhawks. He added another overtime winner vs. the Washington Capitals and has four goals and eight assists for 12 points in 18 games. Nemec's scoring surge is valuable amid team injuries, including Jack Hughes' absence after a restaurant accident.
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