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Finding Nemo a New Home: Simon Nemec is asking for HOW MUCH?
Zach Berman opens the episode by reacting to a report that Simon Nemec, a restricted free agent defenseman, is allegedly asking the New Jersey Devils for a contract starting at a $10 million annual average value. Zach Berman finds this figure surprising and excessive, especially for a player who, in his assessment, has not lived up to the expectations of a former number two overall draft pick. He details Nemec’s inconsistent performance, pointing to both flashes of brilliance and ongoing struggles with play style and reliability. Zach Berman suggests that such a high ask could lead to Nemec…
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