Devils trade defenseman Simon Nemec to the Flames
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Calgary Flames acquire young defenseman in shock pre-draft trade
The Calgary Flames have some needs of the future, and on Tuesday they addressed one of them, landing Simon Nemec in a shock trade.
The Calgary Flames have acquired defenseman Simon Nemec and forward Maxim Tysplakov from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a package of draft picks and prospects, according to multiple reports.
A quiet but effective stint in Calgary has already made the argument for Victor Olofsson’s return this offseason, with his scoring touch and low-cost upside standing out in a rising cap environment.
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Simon Nemec addresses long-term plans with the Calgary Flames following the trade
Simon Nemec was just acquired by the Calgary Flames, and already he's revealed how open he is to a long-term extension with the organization.
The Calgary Flames will enter the 2026 NHL Draft with a whopping 11 draft picks, including six in the first two rounds, giving them their largest draft class in years.
