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New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe has announced that defenseman Simon Nemec is going to miss some time with an injury. According to Keefe, Nemec was injured during practice on Friday, which ensured that he missed Saturday’s matinee game against the Anaheim Ducks.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / December 13

Devils’ Simon Nemec Injured, Defenseman Calen Addison Recalled From Utica

Ahead of the New Jersey Devils‘ matinee game hosting the Anaheim Ducks, head coach Sheldon Keefe made some shocking announcements. Defenseman Simon Nemec was injured in yesterday’s practice and will miss today’s game.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / December 11

What Will the New Jersey Devils Do For Simon Nemec’s Next Contract?

Simon Nemec certainly picked the right season to seemingly start breaking out didn’t he? Of all the free agents the Devils have coming up at the end of the 2025-26 season, Nemec is probably the most interesting one to look at.

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New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / December 11

Young Defenseman Quickly Becoming Devils Legend

For all the chaos and surprises this NHL season has delivered, it’s hard to find a bigger breakout story than Simon Nemec. Just two years removed from being drafted second overall by the New Jersey Devils behind Juraj Slafkovský in 2022, Nemec has vaulted from an underwhelming young defender to full-blown franchise pillar.

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New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / December 1

Devils in the Details – 12/1/25: Top Tier Edition

Here are your links for today: The Devils dropped their first regulation loss at home this season as the Flyers took a 5-3 win on Saturday. [Devils NHL]

NHL News / Inside The Rink / November 28

Nemec’s OT Strike Seals Gritty 3-2 Win, Lifts Devils to Second Straight Victory

The New Jersey Devils continued their momentum on home ice, extending their season-opening home point streak to 10 games with a dramatic 3-2 overtime win against the St.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / November 28

Devils in the Details – 11/28/25: Pleasantly Surprised Edition

Here are your links for today: Simon Nemec played the hero once again as he scored the overtime winner to deliver the Devils a 3-2 win over the Blues on Wednesday.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 27

Top and bottom Eastern Conference teams battle as Devils face Sabres

One of the NHL's best home teams will try to take that success on the road when the New Jersey Devils visit the Buffalo Sabres on Friday.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 25

Red Wings’ Ben Chiarot fined for butt-ending Devils’ Simon Nemec

A veteran blueliner is shelling out some cash for his recent actions. On Tuesday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Detroit Red Wings defenseman Ben Chiarot has been fined $5,000 for butt-ending New Jersey Devils defender Simon Nemec.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / November 16

Devils News & Rumors: Injury Updates, Blake Coleman, Summer Nemec Discussion

Despite a myriad of injuries, the New Jersey Devils have continued to churn out victories, playing to a remarkable 13-4-1 record. They have yet to suffer a regulation loss at home.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 16

3 Takeaways from Devils’ Gutsy 3-2 Shootout Win in Washington

The injury-depleted New Jersey Devils headed to D.C. on Saturday night to face the Washington Capitals. Thanks to a Simon Nemec shootout winner, they bested the Caps 3-2 for a second straight win to start their road trip.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / November 13

Nemec’s Hat Trick OT Winner Snaps Blackhawks’ Streak After Bedard’s Opening Strike

This highly anticipated clash of momentum-driven teams delivered a thrilling 4-3 overtime contest, but the New Jersey Devils ultimately prevailed over the Chicago Blackhawks.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 13

Devils defenseman Simon Nemec’s hilarious response to first career hat trick

The New Jersey Devils’ strong start to the 2025-26 season continued on Wednesday with a 4-3 win on the road over the Chicago Blackhawks. Devils defenseman Simon Nemec was the star of the night, notching his first career hat trick.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / November 13

Devils' Simon Nemec completes hat trick in OT to beat Blackhawks

Simon Nemec notched a hat trick, including the game-winner at 3:26 of overtime, boosting the visiting New Jersey Devils to a 4-3 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / November 12

3 Takeaways from Devils’ Thrilling Nemec-Fueled Victory in Chicago

The New Jersey Devils headed to the Windy City on Wednesday night to face the Chicago Blackhawks. On the heels of a heroic hat-trick performance from 21-year-old Simon Nemec, they gutted out a 4-3 overtime victory to improve to 12-4-1.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

Devils’ Simon Nemec Continues to Prove His Worth

The New Jersey Devils began the season with quite a few injuries, which posed an initial threat to their blue line. Veteran defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic was sidelined due to a knee injury he sustained during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / October 1

Devils 2025-26 Player Previews: Simon Nemec

With slightly more than a week left until the season opener, the New Jersey Devils want to establish early on that they can be serious Stanley Cup Contenders.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 26

Watch: Devils outlast Hurricanes on Simon Nemec's 2OT goal

Simon Nemec scored 2:36 into the second overtime Friday night for the New Jersey Devils, who got back into their Eastern Conference first-round series with a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

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New Jersey Devils News / NHL Trade Talk / January 17

Will Devils Trade a Frustrated Simon Nemec Before He Asks Out?

New Jersey Devils prospect Simon Nemec, drafted second overall in the 2022 NHL Draft, has aired his frustration that the organization is repeatedly holding him back in the AHL when he shouldn’t be in the minors.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / January 16

SOURCE: Devils Reaffirm Simon Nemec Future, For Now

New Jersey Devils top prospect, Simon Nemec, is making noise in the American Hockey League. However, some comments which surfaced on Wednesday from the prospect defenseman came across as mildly concerning when Nemec addressed his Devils future.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / December 20

Devils GM Gets Real With Defenseman Simon Nemec

NEWARK—Over a month ago at this point, the New Jersey Devils reassigned former second overall pick in 2022, Simon Nemec, to the Utica Comets. Nemec was an assumed shoo-in for the 2024-25 roster after he was recalled by the Devils in 2023-24 amid a plethora of injuries and excelled.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7, 2024