Last season, the New Jersey Devils called upon former 2nd overall pick Simon Nemec to fill in for Brett Pesce after he started the season on IR. Nemec struggled mightily and failed to impress with his lackluster play. When the playoffs arrived, he transformed into a completely different player, offering fans a glimmer of hope and reassurance about why he was such a high pick. The season opener in Carolina all but showed Playoff Nemec is nowhere to be found.
