Calgary Flames
· 2026-06-29
The Calgary Flames have made a significant trade, acquiring Simon Nemec and Maxim Tsyplakov from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for two first-round picks and a second-round pick.
The trade sent two first-round picks, one in 2027 and one in 2028, both top-10 protected but projected to be late-round picks, to the Devils.
The Flames also gave up a second-round pick in this year’s draft and 2023 second-round pick Etienne Morin.
The move is a risk for the Flames, but it could pay off if Nemec develops into a top-four defenseman.
As of now, the Flames are 14th in the Western Conference with a 34-39 record and on a W1 streak.
The Flames will be looking to integrate Nemec into their lineup and make a push for the playoffs.
With the addition of Nemec, the Flames have a deeper defensive corps and can focus on other areas of their game.
The trade is a bold move by general manager Craig Conroy, who is trying to turn the team around.
Conroy had previously stated that he would let the team decide when it was time to add players, but he clearly saw an opportunity to improve the team.
The Flames are taking a risk by giving up two first-round picks, but they are hoping that Nemec will be a key player for them in the future.
Nemec has played 155 NHL games over three seasons and is still just 22 years old.
He has shown promise, but he is not yet a proven player.
The Flames will be looking to help him develop and reach his full potential.
The trade has been met with mixed reactions from fans and analysts, with some thinking that the Flames overpaid for Nemec.
However, the Flames are clearly trying to win now and are willing to take risks to do so.
The addition of Nemec gives the Flames a new look and a new chance to make a run in the playoffs.