Mehta’s Bold Move Leaves Devils’ Big Need Unfilled

Devils GM Sunny Mehta pulled off a bold trade, sending defenseman Simon Nemec to Calgary for two future first-round picks and a high second-rounder — a smart move for value, but one that left fans wondering why he didn’t use those assets to land a top-six forward. With the 12th pick, he took Swedish forward Alexander Command, a risky but understandable gamble. The quiet draft performance adds to the mystery. Now, without those chips, Mehta’s path to acquiring a big-name forward or goalie just got significantly tougher. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bf804eee0b6165e3