Flames Acquire Nemec in Pre-Draft Trade
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- Published
- June 23, 2026
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- 1:45
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- Last updated
- Jun 24, 2026
Discusses hockey.
Summary
The Calgary Flames pulled off a savvy pre-draft trade, acquiring young defenseman Simon Nemec and forward Maxim Tsyplakov from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for future draft picks and defenseman Etienne Morin. Nemec, a 22-year-old second-overall pick in 2022, is poised to become a cornerstone for Calgary, while Tsyplakov, a 27-year-old veteran, offers…
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The Calgary Flames pulled off a savvy pre-draft trade, acquiring young defenseman Simon Nemec and forward Maxim Tsyplakov from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for future draft picks and defenseman Etienne Morin. Nemec, a 22-year-old second-overall pick in 2022, is poised to become a cornerstone for Calgary, while Tsyplakov, a 27-year-old veteran, offers a short-term boost. The move gives the Flames a high-upside defenseman without sacrificing future flexibility, setting up an intriguing new ch
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- hockey