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Red Wings could potentially target former second overall pick

Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic revealed that the Devils are taking calls on Simon Nemec. Could the Detroit Red Wings secure a long-term answer for their second pairing?

Feb 26, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec (17) and center Dawson Mercer (91) talk on the ice against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

If there's a defenseman on the market, the Detroit Red Wings are on the hunt. Everyone from the physically imposing Rasmus Ristolainen to the towering titan Tyler Myers is on general manager Steve Yzerman's radar.