Devils' Trade Deadline Dilemma: Nemec, Hamilton, & Jersey Reveal

0:00Here's more NHL news for March 6th. The New Jersey Devils face long eyes for the Stanley Cup playoffs with just a 1.7% chance according to MoneyPuck. All focused shifts to today's trade deadline at 3 p.m. Eastern as the team looks to make moves for a stronger next season. Yesterday brought news that Defensemen Simon Nemek switched agents moving from JP Berry at Creative Artist Agency to Craig Oster at Newport. Their agent changes like this, often signal a desire for a new team situation, especially with the timing so close to the deadline. Meanwhile, Nemek the 22-year-old former number 2 overall pick has shown real progress this season, pacing for about 15 goals, and 36 points over a full year. He hits restricted free agency after this season and could command a big extension. The Devils also face a tough call on 32-year-old defenseman Dougie Hamilton, who has 16 points in his last 18 games. Trading him could bring value to contenders, but his $9 million cap hit lingers for two more

1:04years after this one. On the ice, Hamilton boosts the Devils offense at 5 on 5, leading the team in high danger score and chances. Excitement is building too for their upcoming 3rd Jersey reveal as the season rolls on. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, Lincoln the Description. No need to switch positions. The Sound is already where your head is. O-L-L-I-SOLYPELLO.COM.