Devils prepare for free agency after trading Simon Nemec to Flames
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 2:12 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The New Jersey Devils are actively pursuing improvements ahead of free agency following a trade that sent Simon Nemec and Maxim Tsyplakov to the Calgary Flames. In exchange, the Devils acquired two protected first-round picks for 2027 and 2028, plus a second-round selection in 2026. General Manager Sunny Mehta has shown interest in high-profile players, specifically Alex DeBrincat and Jason Robertson, although discussions have not gained momentum. As the offseason progresses, the Devils are aiming to enhance their top six amid a competitive market for trades.
- •Devils trade Simon Nemec and Maxim Tsyplakov to Flames.
- •Acquire two first-round picks and a second-round pick from Calgary.
- •Mehta explores trades for Alex DeBrincat and Jason Robertson.
- •Larkin's trade request situation may affect future moves.
- •Devils retained the 12th overall pick and selected Alexander Command.
- 2:12 PMYahoo Sports — What We’re Hearing About the Devils Heading Into Free Agency
"The offseason so far has been filled with excitement, with plenty of big-name players on the move. There are still […]
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