Devils Acquire Picks, Prospect Etienne Morin from Calgary
The New Jersey Devils have completed a multi-asset trade with the Calgary Flames involving defenseman Simon Nemec and prospect Etienne Morin.
📍 Where it landed
The Devils traded restricted free agent defenseman Šimon Nemec and future rights to Mikhail Tsyplakov to the Calgary Flames in exchange for picks and prospect Etienne Morin. The move recouped assets for the Devils while the Flames secured Nemec amid trade speculation.
Coverage of the deal has since quieted without further updates on its immediate impact.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
The reporting (9)
- NHL Trade Grades for Jordan Kyrou, Simon Nemec and William Eklund Deals Bleacher Report · 46d ago
- Flames cash in on unique opportunity by trading for Simon Nemec Sportsnet.ca · 46d ago
- NHL trade grades: Flames take a chance on Šimon Nemec while Devils recoup picks The New York Times · 46d ago
- Calgary Flames Acquire Simon Nemec Pro Hockey Rumors · 46d ago
- Kadri Trade Fallout: 2028 First-Round Pick Moves Again In Blockbuster Deal Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Devils trade RFA defenseman Šimon Nemec to Flames: Sources The New York Times · 46d ago
- 'His Game Was Taking Off' NHL.com · 46d ago
- Devils deal Nemec, Tsyplakov rights to Flames for picks, prospect ESPN · 46d ago
- Devils Acquire Picks, Prospect Etienne Morin from Calgary NHL.com · 46d ago
The story so far
The New Jersey Devils have traded restricted free agent defenseman Simon Nemec and the rights to Tsyplakov to the Calgary Flames. In exchange, the Devils received prospect Etienne Morin and multiple draft picks.
Coverage from outlets including NHL.com, The New York Times, ESPN, and Sportsnet emphasizes the strategic nature of the deal. Analysts are providing trade grades for the transaction, which also involves movement of a 2028 first-round draft pick previously linked to a trade involving Kadri.
Future developments depend on how the Flames integrate Nemec into their roster and the eventual performance of Morin within the Devils organization. Coverage does not yet specify the exact remaining details of the draft compensation.
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The obvious questions
Who did the New Jersey Devils trade?
The Devils traded defenseman Simon Nemec and the rights to Tsyplakov.
What did the Calgary Flames give up in the trade?
The Flames provided prospect Etienne Morin and a selection of draft picks, including a 2028 first-round pick.
What is the status of Simon Nemec?
He was a restricted free agent defenseman before being moved to the Flames.
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