Did Simon Nemec Request a Trade or Not?

Conflicting reports of New Jersey Devils Simon Nemen requesting a trade

Simon Cop: From a Slovak report – A source for Demmikn.sk reported that the New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec requested a trade. It was also noted that the Devils GM Sunny Mehta hasn’t spoken with Nemec, nor sent him a contract extension offer.

Tomas Prokop: Devils Simon Nemec didn’t request a trade.

Jim Biringer: “This is the second time a report has come out about Nemec from Slovakia.

Now there is some truth to it. According to sources around the trade deadline, Nemec was open to a change of scenery given the situation that has transpired in NJ.

RFA with no arbitration rights.”

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James Nichols: Can confirm that Devils GM Sunny Mehta has been in contact with Nemec and his agent.

The Devils Nation: (back in early April) There were reports before the trade deadline that he could be looking Luke Hughes money, $9 million, on a long-term extension. His name had been in the rumor mill, as the Devils had been looking to add a top forward.

Nemec never formally asked for a trade before the deadline; he could be open to a change of scenery. He’s not eligible for an offer sheet.

James Nichols of NJ Hockey Now: Former Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald did offer Simon Nemec up for trade at this past trade deadline as he was looking to add a top-six forward.