Fansided · Jan 20
New Jersey Devils are right to sit $20 million defenseman for Simon Nemec
New Jersey Devils v Winnipeg Jets | Jonathan Kozub/GettyImagesThe New Jersey Devils dug themselves into an unnecessary hole by composing their defense the way they have, but the best move going forward is managing the logjam correctly.
The correct way, for better or for worse, is to leave a $20 million investment in the owner's box in favor of top defense prospect Simon Nemec, who, while still experiencing growing pains, should very much still be a part of the franchise's long-term plans at the position.