The New Jersey Devils selected Simon Nemec 2nd overall in the 2022 NHL Draft. He’s a key cog in the Devils plan to mix older and younger defensemen in the NHL lineup. Right now, the Devils aren’t drafting until the second day of the draft. Some may say “The Devils don’t need these extra picks because they won’t all develop right away. They need more immediate help for the playoffs.” As an advocate of asset management and cap management, the biggest thing the Devils under Tom Fitzgerald as GM is doing right is valuing players for certain assets.