Simon Nemec
Calgary Flames · #71 · Defenseman · age 22 · 6'1" · 190 lb · shoots RBorn 🇸🇰 Liptovský Mikuláš, SVK · Drafted 2022 · Rd 1 #2
TWO-WAY DEFENSEMAN0.36 points/game — steady, no single skill dominates
5 points in 14 games — 58th of 228 defensemen. The average defenseman has 4.2.
15HEAT · FORM, LAST 5 GAMEShotter than 58% of defensemen · average defenseman 15
79ENERGY · MODERATEaverage defenseman 92 · last game 2 days ago
SCOUTING REPORT · AI, FROM THE NUMBERS
The player.
WHO HE IS · LONG TERM
Nemec is a dynamic, right-shot defenseman whose offensive flair is undeniable. With a history of contributing points and a reputation as a smooth skater, he's a fascinating prospect whose puck-moving ability and willingness to join the rush promise exciting moments on the ice.
RIGHT NOW · LAST 5 GAMES
Nemec is consistently logging significant minutes and dishing out assists, despite recent games showing a slight dip in his point production. This indicates a steady, involved presence, not a slump.
FORM OVER TIME · GAME BY GAME
Heat over time.
Steady around 15 lately — hotter than 58% of defensemen, against an average defenseman at 15.
Now 15 · +15 over these 14 games
━● Heat after each game╍ average defenseman (15)┈ top 5% of defensemen (44)
LAST 5 GAMES
The last stretch.
2 points in 5 games — right on his usual pace, 1.2× what an average defenseman scores in 5 games.
| LAST 5 GAMES | HIM | HIS USUAL · PER 5 GAMES | AVERAGE DEFENSEMAN | VERDICT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | — |
| Assists | 2 | 1.8 | 1.3 | ≈ 1.1× his usual |
| Points | 2 | 1.8 | 1.6 | ≈ 1.1× his usual |
| Shots | 5 | 8 | 6 | ▼ 0.7× his usual |
| Shooting % | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.3% | — |
| Plus/minus | +2 | −2.5 | +0.0 | +5 vs his usual |
| Ice time a game | 22:27 | 21:38 | 18:32 | ≈ 1.0× his usual |
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | G | A | POINTS | SOG | +/- | TOI | HEAT AFTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 | @ COL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 23:06 | 15 |
| Oct 30 | vs SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | +3 | 21:28 | 15 |
| Oct 28 | @ EDM | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | −2 | 23:36 | 15 |
| Oct 26 | vs TOR | W | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 21:51 | 15 |
| Oct 24 | vs DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:13 | 0 |
THIS SEASON · 2026–27 · AMONG 228 DEFENSEMEN
Where he stands.
The bar runs from zero to the league's best defenseman; the white tick is the average defenseman.
Points58th of 228 defensemen5leader Bouchard 26
Bouchard 26Goals114th of 228 defensemen0leader Bouchard 8
Bouchard 8Assists42nd of 228 defensemen5leader Bouchard 18
Bouchard 18Shots46th of 228 defensemen21leader 
Schaefer 52
Schaefer 52Power-play points63rd of 228 defensemen0leader 
Jones 11
Jones 11Plus/minus209th of 228 defensemen−7leader Bouchard +22
Bouchard +22Ice time a game47th of 228 defensemen21:38leader 
Werenski 28:50
Werenski 28:50PERFORMANCE RADAR · PER GAME, PERCENTILE VS DEFENSEMEN
Shape of his game.
Separates in: ice time (79th), shots (75th). Below the middle: power-play points (0th), goals (0th).
■ Nemec this season╍ the average defenseman┈ top 5% of defensemen
CAREER · NHL REGULAR SEASON · SOURCE: NHL.COM
Season by season.
On pace for 29 points over 82 games, which would beat his best season so far: 26 in 2025–26.
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | POINTS PER GAME | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 · now | CGY | 14 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.36 | −7 |
| 2025–26 · best |  NJD | 68 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 0.38 | −11 |
| 2024–25 | NJD | 27 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.15 | −10 |
| 2023–24 | NJD | 60 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 0.32 | −7 |