u/Phantomiux

Slovak outlet Denník N reports that Šimon Nemec has requested a trade from New Jersey through his agent, citing a trusted source who spoke on condition of anonymity.

The same report says the Devils would be looking for a young top-six forward in return if they move him. San Jose and St. Louis are mentioned as teams to watch, but it made me wonder from a Habs perspective.

Nemec is a 22-year-old right-shot D, former 2nd overall pick, Slovak national team buddy of Slafkovský, and still an RFA. Obviously, Montreal already has a crowded young blue line, but high-upside RHDs are not exactly easy to find.

Would you want Kent Hughes to at least make a call? And since New Jersey reportedly wants forward help… how many seconds would it take them to hang up if we offered Filip Mešár? 😅

More seriously, what would be a realistic Habs offer — if there even is one?

Slovak outlet Denník N reports that Šimon Nemec has requested a trade from the New Jersey Devils through his agent, citing their own trusted anonymous source.

The report also says new Devils GM Sunny Mehta has not communicated with Nemec since taking over in mid-April, despite a meeting reportedly being planned after Nemec’s vacation.

Denník N frames a trade as increasingly realistic, while noting that New Jersey still controls Nemec’s rights as an RFA. No confirmation yet from the Devils or major North American NHL insiders, so this should still be treated as a report.