New trade target for Edmonton Oilers emerging in recent 2nd overall draft pick
It's been revealed that a new trading partner has emerged in the Eastern Conference as the New Jersey Devils are looking to move off from former second overall pick defenseman Simon Nemec.
Nemec has voiced his frustrations as he has remained in the American Hockey League for a third straight year despite being a second overall pick. The 20-year-old showed his offensive talents as he had five points in a recent game with the Utica Comets.
Oilers may take a run at Nemec if he's available
With this news emerging, several Oilers fans have taken to the X platform and voiced
the cost of a potential trade to bring Nemec to Oil Country. Some fans feel that they should overpay to get a player of his caliber.
Other fans feel that the Oilers may not have what it takes to land the promising defenseman. Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald will certainly ask a Kings ransom for Nemec's which could upset the balance of the Oilers as they would need to send a significant amount of talent or picks to make a deal work.
This season, he has only played nine games for the Devils and has only accumulated 1 assist and is a - 2 with 16 minutes and 7 seconds of average ice time.
Trading Nemec would certainly make headlines across the NHL as it's rare for a team to trade such a high commodity.
It's safe to say that the Oilers would inquire the cost for Nemec but it remains to be seen on whether general manager Stan Bowman can make a deal happen or pass on his chance and look elsewhere.
Source: Yardbarker
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