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Devils Trade Defenseman Simon Nemec to the Flames for Three High Draft Picks
- On Tuesday, the Calgary Flames acquired defenceman Simon Nemec and right-winger Maxim Tsyplakov from the New Jersey Devils, reshaping their roster ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo.
- Speculation regarding Nemec's future intensified amid a New Jersey regime change and a crowded right side featuring Dougie Hamilton, Luke Hughes, and Jonathan Kovacevic, as the 22-year-old restricted free agent reportedly sought a $9 million contract extension.
- Calgary sent the No. 35 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, prospect Etienne Morin, and two conditional first-round picks originally owned by the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche, both top-10 protected.
- The deal allows the Devils to avoid Nemec's requested salary while restocking their prospect pool with Morin and draft capital, while Calgary secures a young defenceman to anchor its top rotation long-term.
- With the 2026 NHL Draft approaching Friday in Buffalo, Calgary retains seven picks in the first three rounds, as General manager Craig Conroy prioritizes adding young, NHL-ready players to build the organization.
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Devils GM makes 1st big move with trade of star player. What’s next?
New Devils general manager Sunny Mehta made his first big move Tuesday, trading defenseman Simon Nemec and forward Maxim Tsyplakov to the Calgary Flames in exchange for two conditional first-round picks, a second-round pick (35th overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft), and defenseman Etienne Morin.
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Šimon Nemec has been a Calgary Flames player since Tuesday.
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Calgary Flames acquire Nemec, Tsyplakov from New Jersey Devils
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have acquired defenceman Simon Nemec and right-winger Maxim Tsyplakov from the New Jersey Devils for conditional first-round draft picks in both 2027 and 2028, a
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