Jasons by Johnathan Kovacevic a strand.
Since the start of the season, he has been riding very well. The former Canadian, who was traded to the Devils for a year in full autonomy, has returned to his chair, to use an expression from Martin St-Louis.
He has been an important part of the Devils’ defensive team since the start of the season.
Kovacevic is at the end of his contract and the Devils do not want to let him leave. The CEO of the devils intends to negotiate with him so as not to let him test the autonomy market.
It’s not nothing.
With Brett Pesce, Dougie Hamilton and Kovacevic, the Devils would have a complete right side at mid-term. This could block young people who would like to push to establish themselves in the NHL.
And on this subject, Jimmy Murphy (Responsible Player) spoke about the implications this could have in a recent text on the subject.
What we see is that Simon Nemec, second choice of the Devils in 2022 (behind a certain Juraj Slafkovsky), is notably blocked. The youngster, who spent the majority of last season in the NHL, is currently stuck in the AHL.
He would have even been overtaken by Seamus Casey in the youth hierarchy and he does not see the light at the end of the tunnel.
The kid thought he could play in the NHL and was taken to Utica. He therefore wants to play in the NHL… and in light of everything that is happening, the Slovak is even considering requesting a trade.
As he told Slovak media, the door is open.
It’s too early to know if I will request an exchange. –Simon Némec
Because the Devils could shop him this summer and his value is not the highest, we necessarily wonder if the Canadian will try to get his hands on his services.
Let’s remember that he is Slovak, just like Slaf and Filip Mesar, two other first-round picks in 2022. And let’s also remember that on the right, CH needs help in the short and long term.
David Savard won’t be there forever and Mike Matheson helps out on the right. Among the youngsters, Logan Mailloux is struggling and David Reinbacher, as everyone knows, does not have the chance to develop this year.
Will Kent Hughes be interested in him? If so, he won’t be the only one.
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– Seeing Oliver Kapanen play is good news.
– To be monitored.
– Good listening.
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