Flames acquire Nemec, Tsyplakov from Devils for three high draft picks
The Calgary Flames have acquired defenceman Simon Nemec and right winger Maxim Tsyplakov from the New Jersey Devils in a trade involving multiple draft picks. The trade includes conditional first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028, a 2026 second-round pick, and prospect Etienne Morin. The acquisition of Nemec and Tsyplakov is expected to bolster the Flames' lineup, with Nemec bringing a strong defensive presence and Tsyplakov adding depth to the team's forward corps.
- ▪The Calgary Flames acquired Simon Nemec and Maxim Tsyplakov from the New Jersey Devils for multiple draft picks.
- ▪Simon Nemec scored 11 goals and had 15 assists in 68 games for the Devils last season.
- ▪Maxim Tsyplakov totalled two goals and two assists in 49 games split between the New York Islanders and the Devils last season.
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Open this photo in gallery:New Jersey Devils defenceman Simon Nemec controls the puck against the Washington Capitals on March 20.Nick Wass/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe Calgary Flames have acquired defenceman Simon Nemec and right winger Maxim Tsyplakov from the New Jersey Devils for conditional first-round draft picks in both 2027 and 2028, a 2026 second-round pick and prospect Etienne Morin.Both conditional first-round picks are top-10 protected, meaning Calgary keeps them if its selections land among the first 10 in those years.Calgary, which announced the trade Tuesday, still has seven picks in the first three rounds of the NHL draft Friday and Saturday in Buffalo after giving up the 35th selection to the…
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