Flames land Nemec in blockbuster swap, swap picks for Devils' top pair
Calgary adds a 22-year-old defenseman and a prospect in exchange for a 19-year-old blueliner and three future draft assets. The move signals intent to compete now, while New Jersey doubles down on long-term asset building.
The Calgary Flames have swung a blockbuster deal with the , acquiring defenseman Simon Nemec and prospect Maxim Tsyplakov while surrendering Etienne Morin and three future draft picks. The trade, reported by Chris Johnston of The Athletic, sends the 22-year-old Nemec—a former second-overall pick in 2022—to Calgary, pairing him with Tsyplakov, a 21-year-old winger. In return, the Flames ship out Morin, a 19-year-old defenseman, and a haul of draft capital: a 2026 second-rounder, a 2027 first-rounder, and a 2028 first-rounder.
