Simon Nemec Traded to Calgary Flames in Major Roster Shakeup

The New Jersey Devils have traded the rights to defenseman Simon Nemec to the Calgary Flames in a blockbuster deal. The trade also includes Maxim Tsyplakov moving to Calgary, while the Devils receive Etienne Morin and a package of draft assets, including a 2026 second-round pick and first-round picks in 2027 and 2028. Nemec, a former No. 2 overall pick, joins the Flames' defensive core as part of a significant effort by Calgary to reshape their roster with young talent.