Devils Acquire Picks, Prospect Etienne Morin from Calgary
NHL trade reshapes Devils' future as they swap assets for a rising prospect and draft capital
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The brief
The New Jersey Devils have completed a major trade with the Calgary Flames, acquiring a 2028 first-round draft pick and prospect **Etienne Morin** in exchange for defenseman **Šimon Nemec** and forward **Vladislav Tsyplakov**. Major outlets including **Yahoo Sports**, **The New York Times**, **ESPN**, and **NHL.com** are reporting the trade, framing it as a pivotal moment for New Jersey’s long-term plans. **NHL.com** notes that Morin’s offensive upside was a key factor, while **The New York Times** emphasizes the team’s willingness to part with established players to secure future assets.
The trade also underscores the competitive draft market, with multiple teams vying for top prospects. Analysts may also dissect how this trade impacts New Jersey’s salary cap flexibility and draft strategy moving forward.
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Quick answers
Who did the Devils acquire in this trade?
The Devils acquired a **2028 first-round draft pick** and prospect **Etienne Morin** from Calgary.
Which players did the Devils send to Calgary?
The Devils traded defenseman **Šimon Nemec** and forward **Vladislav Tsyplakov** to the Flames.
How does this trade relate to the earlier Heiskanen deal?
This trade involves the same **2028 first-round pick** that the Devils originally received from Dallas in the Heiskanen trade, which Calgary is now acquiring as part of this deal.
Coverage (9)
- NHL Trade Grades for Jordan Kyrou, Simon Nemec and William Eklund Deals Bleacher Report · 9h ago
- Flames cash in on unique opportunity by trading for Simon Nemec Sportsnet.ca · 9h ago
- NHL trade grades: Flames take a chance on Šimon Nemec while Devils recoup picks The New York Times · 9h ago
- Calgary Flames Acquire Simon Nemec Pro Hockey Rumors · 9h ago
- Kadri Trade Fallout: 2028 First-Round Pick Moves Again In Blockbuster Deal Yahoo Sports · 9h ago
- Devils trade RFA defenseman Šimon Nemec to Flames: Sources The New York Times · 9h ago
- 'His Game Was Taking Off' NHL.com · 9h ago
- Devils deal Nemec, Tsyplakov rights to Flames for picks, prospect ESPN · 9h ago
- Devils Acquire Picks, Prospect Etienne Morin from Calgary NHL.com · 9h ago
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