Devils trade rights to Nemec, Tsyplakov to Flames for draft picks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 8:43 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The New Jersey Devils have traded the rights to restricted free agent defenseman Simon Nemec and winger Maxim Tsyplakov to the Calgary Flames. In return, the Devils receive a pair of first-round draft choices, a second-round pick, and prospect Etienne Morin. This transaction highlights a strategic shift as the Devils look to bolster their future through draft capital. The move adds depth to the Flames' roster while reshaping the Devils' approach during the offseason.
- •Devils trade rights to Simon Nemec and Maxim Tsyplakov.
- •Calgary Flames receive two first-round picks and a second-round pick.
- •Etienne Morin is included in the trade to the Devils.
- •The trade was completed on June 23, 2026.
- 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — Devils trade defenseman Simon Nemec to the Flames for three high draft picks
- 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Devils trade Simon Nemec, Maxim Tsyplakov to Flames for picks, prospect
- 9:21 PMESPN NHL — Devils deal rights to Nemec, Tsyplakov to Flames
"The Devils have traded the rights to pending restricted free agent defenseman Simon Nemec and winger Maxim Tsyplakov to the Flames in return for a pair of first-round draft choices, a second round pick and prospect Etienne Morin.
"The Devils received two future conditional first-round picks, as well as No. 35 overall this year.
"The Devils have made a move ahead of this week’s NHL Draft, trading D Simon Nemec to the Flames.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 10:59 PMDevils trade defenseman Simon Nemec to the Flames for three high draft picks
The Devils received two future conditional first-round picks, as well as No. 35 overall this year.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 10:25 PMDevils trade Simon Nemec, Maxim Tsyplakov to Flames for picks, prospect
The Devils have made a move ahead of this week’s NHL Draft, trading D Simon Nemec to the Flames.
- ESPN NHLJun 23, 2026, 9:21 PMDevils deal rights to Nemec, Tsyplakov to Flames
The Devils have traded the rights to pending restricted free agent defenseman Simon Nemec and winger Maxim Tsyplakov to the Flames in return for a pair of first-round draft choices, a second round pick and prospect Etienne Morin.
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