Šimon Nemec is a Slovak professional ice hockey defenceman, born 15 February 2004 in Liptovský Mikuláš, whose career arc is tracked on this news archive page. Coverage includes his selection as the second overall pick by the New Jersey Devils in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, his NHL debut on 1 December 2023 against the San Jose Sharks, and his first career goal on 7 December 2023 versus the Seattle Kraken. Updates also feature his bronze medal with Slovakia at the 2022 Winter Olympics, his record-setting hat trick and overtime winner against the Chicago Blackhawks on 12 November 2025, and his trade to the Calgary Flames on 23 June 2026.
