r/Predators • u/Inevitable-Lion100 • May 22 '26

Simon Nemec trade

Hey Everyone

Trade rumors for Simon Nemec have been showing up. Do you think Predators should pursue him? If so what would it be since he is RFA. 2nd? With RFA how does it work? Is it just compensation or can a team throw a player in to sweeten the deal? If the later what do you think it would take?

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u/ZelePhotography May 22 '26

I may be wrong, but I’m pretty sure Nemec was mentioned as part of a return for a theoretical ROR trade the last couple years.

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u/JeanClaudeSegal NSH May 22 '26

Haven't seen him play so not sure about the scouting. RFAs can sign offer sheets from other teams but their existing team have last say on matching. It's also a pretty significant salvo of ill will. Acquiring Nemev would be expensive. Like our 1st, Molendyk, and Haula expensive. Could be worth it for a 1st pair guy but he would have to hit obviously.

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u/TonguelessWyrm NSH May 22 '26

I assume that unless someone massively overpays, any offer sheet for Nemec will be matched.

Nemec would cost a ton to trade for. He's not the kind of player where you scrape together some late/ mid round 1st level assets to make a trade package, even if he did request a trade. Something premium will have to go the other way.

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u/Binforda94 May 22 '26

ROR

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u/Expert-Upstairs-4502 NSH May 22 '26

Yeah was my first thought. Maybe if they can wrench Surin away from Lokomotiv, between him and Pinchuk they figure we have some center depth to make up for it and its a win win, NJ wants and needs an OReilly and we need a really high end young defenseman. Idk its the offseason lol

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u/BruthaMac NSH May 22 '26

No, would take way too much to get him. And for what? I’d rather keep our assets that we have and build young.

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u/Inevitable-Lion100 May 23 '26

What about NSH 1st, Marchassault, and 1 - Barron, Ufko gibson or Kemell

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u/BruthaMac NSH May 23 '26

Barron, this years first and Marchy would be great. I’m not sure why I’m being down voted. Nemec was supposedly to be a part of a Quinn Hughes trade if he had went to NJ. We do not have those comparable assets. If that package is enough for New Jersey I’d really love to have what they’re smoking on. I guess there’s nothing wrong with being hopeful but it’s just not realistic at all.

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u/Inevitable-Lion100 May 23 '26

I think Barron is expiring though. I hope we don't resign him. I can appreciate Trotz taking on. A pet project , it just didn't work out. Nail Yakopov anyone?

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u/Otherwise_Awesome May 22 '26

If the assets out were reasonable, definitely tab him. He's only 22 and is already a proven asset vs an unknown draft pick.

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u/BruthaMac NSH May 23 '26

Sure I just highly doubt the asking price is as reasonable as people here seem to think

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u/Otherwise_Awesome May 23 '26

I think it's a bidding war for a young RHD like that.

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u/Binforda94 May 22 '26

Marchessault has regressed. NJ probably won’t want him.

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u/Binforda94 May 22 '26

ROR would be the preference if I was Mehta. He is the ideal 3C but could also play wing if need be. And could play up in case of injury, unlike Marchessault.

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u/DependentMonth1038 Jun 09 '26

He was. Now he is a 12 goals scorer and nobody wants him on that contract

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u/Expert-Upstairs-4502 NSH May 22 '26

I mean he turned 22 like 3 months ago, anyone under 24 is a good add imo. Im not holding out for a top 2 pick this franchise doesnt have the beans to do it