If Mike Grier wants to trade the 30th pick as part of a package for a young defenseman with upside, look no further than New Jersey, which has multiple options.
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Tell me more. How are Casey’s advanced stats in the AHL and NHL? How protected were his minutes?
Minor, but important correction: Nemec was not annoyed because there wasn’t a path to the NHL, he was annoyed because the path was taking too long. This isn’t like with Askarov where, with Soros getting signed to the 8 year deal, felt the organization did not see him as the starter of the future. This is a second overall pick who has been good but not great in the AHL so the Devils never felt he earned a roster spot. On top of that the devils have a very young blueline for a playoff team and wanted to take their time with Nemec. Nemec understandably got impatient as its been 3 or 4 years (I cant remember) since he was drafted and has seem limited NHL time. However he never once stated that he felt unhappy in New Jersey, just that he is frustrated about the situation. So as of now, I do not see NJ trading him this offseason unless there is a substantial haul in it for them. Now if next offseason comes around and he is still in the AHL, then I can see him wanting out.
I don’t think Nemec has the mental to be great.