Flames Use Previously Acquired First-Rounders To Get Simon Nemec From Devils
The Calgary Flames acquired defenseman Simon Nemec and right winger Maxim Tsyplakov from the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday.
In return, the Devils receive two conditional first-round picks, a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL draft and defenseman Etienne Morin.
The conditional first-rounders are whichever ones the Flames receive from the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche in separate trades.
If the 2027 first-rounder from Vegas ends up in the top 10, New Jersey will receive a 2028 first-rounder instead.
New Jersey will receive either the 2028 or 2029 first-round pick from the Avalanche, depending on what happens as a result of Colorado's Nic Roy trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs. If Colorado's 2027 first-rounder lands in the top 10, Toronto will receive the 2028 first-rounder, and New Jersey will get the 2029 first-rounder.
Devils Trade Defenseman Šimon Nemec to Flames
Sunny Mehta has made his first trade as general manager of the New Jersey Devils.
New Jersey's new acquisition, Morin, was selected 48th overall by Calgary in the 2023 draft and has yet to play an NHL game. The 21-year-old defenseman played 42 games for the AHL's Calgary Wranglers this season, putting up a goal and seven points. He also had one goal and three points in seven ECHL games.
The Devils could have up to five first-round picks over the next three drafts. They, too, could restock the prospect pool or use some selections as trade bait.
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This story was originally published June 23, 2026 at 12:53 PM.