The New Jersey Devils traded for right-handed defenseman Colin Miller on the first day of free agency. It was an under-the-radar move that came just days after Tom Fitzgerald made his big move, trading for winger Tyler Toffoli. However, the move does have a long-standing effect on one major prospect. Simon Nemec now has a veteran in his way when trying to make the opening-night roster.
Nemec, the second-overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, started off last season slow, but he was a catalyst in helping the Utica Comets get back into the playoffs after their own rough start.