Flames sign Simon Nemec to five-year, $36.25M contract
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 6:34 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
The Calgary Flames have signed defenseman Simon Nemec to a five-year contract valued at $36.25 million. This deal sees Nemec counting $7.25 million against the salary cap through the 2030-31 season. Previously, Calgary acquired his rights along with winger Maxim Tsyplakov from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for multiple draft picks and prospect Etienne Morin. New Jersey general manager Sunny Mehta confirmed that the decision to trade Nemec was made to provide him a new opportunity for development, emphasizing a need for a clear path for the young player.
- •Calgary Flames signed Simon Nemec on July 6, 2026.
- •Contract worth $36.25 million over five years.
- •Nemec will count $7.25 million against the cap yearly.
- •Flames acquired Nemec's rights from New Jersey last month.
- •New Jersey GM emphasizes need for Nemec's development.
- 7:51 PMESPN NHL — Flames sign Nemec to 5-year, $36.25M deal
- 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — Flames sign Simon Nemec to a 5-year, $36.25M contract after getting him from the Devils
"The Calgary Flames signed defenseman Simon Nemec to a five-year contract worth $36.25 million on Monday.
"Simon Nemec will count $7.25 million against the salary cap through the 2030-31 NHL season.
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External links- ESPN NHLJul 6, 2026, 7:51 PMFlames sign Nemec to 5-year, $36.25M deal
The Calgary Flames signed defenseman Simon Nemec to a five-year contract worth $36.25 million on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 6:47 PMFlames sign Simon Nemec to a 5-year, $36.25M contract after getting him from the Devils
Simon Nemec will count $7.25 million against the salary cap through the 2030-31 NHL season.
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