Siegenthaler Injury Leads To Opportunity For Devils Top Prospect
NEWARK, N.J. -- Simon Nemec will finally get his opportunity.
Ahead of Thursday's morning skate, the New Jersey Devils announced that the 20-year-old has joined the team. He replaces Jonas Siegenthaler, who sustained an injury in the club's last game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Nemec is coming off an appearance at the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic, where he replaced injured teammate Seamus Casey. Through 32 games in the American Hockey League with the Utica Comets, the 2022 second-overall pick has 22 points (five goals, 17 assists). He is riding a three-game assist streak dating back to Jan. 29.
Tonight would mark Nemec's 10th game of the 2024-25 season and first since Oct. 22, 2024, when he picked up a secondary assist on a Timo Meier power play goal. It was his lone NHL point this season.
**This story will be updated after the team's morning skate at 10:30 A.M.**
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