After initially making the 23 man roster, New Jersey Devils have re-assigned 2022 2nd overall NHL draft pick Simon Nemec to the Utica Comets. They have recalled big defenseman Kevin Bahl from Utica and will join the team for Wednesday’s noon practice according to Sam Kasan of NewJerseyDevils.com.
This move was to be expected as Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald is making a money puck move while making sure his prized second overall pick spends time in Utica and get valuable playing time. Nemec played three preseason games with the Devils. Bahl played four preseason games and was a plus 1. He is looking to take big strides this season and brings size to the Devils blueline.
Andy Greene Signs One-Day Deal
Congratulations Andy to a great career!
Andy Greene was probably one of the most underrated defenseman in Devils history and a quiet leader. He spent his first 14 seasons with the Devils before being traded to the New York Islanders. He was always professional and great with the fans.
The former Devils captain was eventually traded to the New York Islanders in February of 2020 and spent two and half years with the organization and GM Lou Lamoriello. Coincidentally, the Islanders 2021 second round pick (61st round pick) that the Devils obtained in the trade with the Islanders for Greene was eventually a key asset of a trade deal with Colorado that brought big defenseman Ryan Graves.
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