Flames Use Previously Acquired First-Rounders To Get Simon Nemec From Devils
The Calgary Flames traded two first-round picks, a second-rounder and prospect Etienne Morin to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Simon Nemec and Maxim Tsyplakov.
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Flames acquire Nemec, Tsyplakov from Devils for picks, prospect
The Devils originally selected Nemec with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.
Simon Nemec Traded to Flames, Devils Get NHL Draft Picks, More in Return
The New Jersey Devils traded defenseman Simon Nemec to the Calgary Flames on Tuesday, the team announced.
Flames acquire Simon Nemec and Maxim Tsyplakov in trade with Devils
The annual pre-draft trade has occurred for the Calgary Flames. Per multiple reports, notably Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Flames have acquired defenceman Simon Nemec and forward Maxim Tsyplakov from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Vegas’ 2027 first-round pick, Colorado’s 2028 first-round pick, the NY Rangers’ 2026 second-round pick and defenceman Etienne Morin. Nemec…
NHL Trade: Flames & Devils Complete Trade For Simon Nemec
A big trade on Tuesday in the NHL sees New Jersey Devils former No. 2 overall pick, Simon Nemec, being dealt to the Calgary Flames. Simon Nemec is being traded to Calgary per @PierreVLeBrun pic.twitter.com/Rm3T0n7z6X — B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) June 23, 2026 Elliotte Friedman is reporting that the deal is Nemec and young Russian Maxim Tsyplakov to Calgary in return for two first-rounders (2027 & 2028) and a second-round pick (35th overall) this year, in addition to 21-year-old d-m...
Flames Draft 2026: A history of the 55th overall pick
As it stands, the Calgary Flames have four second-round picks. We’ve already looked at the history of the other three, but the 55th overall pick, originally owned by the Ottawa Senators, is an interesting one. Unlike the 51st overall pick, it hasn’t produced a Hall of Famer, but on top of a handful of All-Stars,…
Can the Flames find a fifth-round gem again at the 2026 NHL Draft?
The fifth round of the NHL Draft feels like when the “mid-draft” period ends and things transition towards “late draft.” Often it’s a round where things start thinning out in terms of high-end talent. But there’s some value to be found there if teams know where to look. Heck, last year the Calgary Flames drafted…
Latest Daily Faceoff mock draft sees Flames select Viggo Björck and Maddox Dagenais in the first round
It’s officially draft week in the NHL, meaning the last few mocks are trickling out before the real thing kicks off on Friday. On Monday, Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis got the week going with his latest mock draft of the first round, including the Calgary Flames’ two picks. In his last mock, Ellis had the Flames…
The 10 best Canadian draft picks in Calgary Flames history
Since the Calgary Flames entered the National Hockey League way back in 1972, they’ve drafted Canadian players pretty extensively, primarily from Canadian major junior leagues. Over the years, the Flames have selected 264 Canadian players in the draft, representing just over half (53%) of all draft picks they’ve ever made. And when you look at…
Flames Draft 2026: A history of the 51st overall pick
The Calgary Flames’ prospect pool is going to get even better in less than a week. Barring any trades, which seem like a possibility, the Flames are set to have 11 picks at this draft. One of those picks, the 51st overall selection, have seen the Flames pick from that spot three times in franchise…
The Flames have had some big fourth-round hits (and a few misses)
Over the past few years, the Calgary Flames have shown a willingness to move picks. But unlike in previous eras, they’ve opted to hold onto their early picks. And when they’ve missed out on rounds, it’s usually been the fourth round. With a fourth-rounder in hand for the 2026 NHL Draft, and a history of…
Flames & Oilers Trade History Revisited
The Calgary Flames joined the NHL as the Atlanta Flames in 1972. While the team was in Georgia, they had no interstate rivals like the two Pennsylvania teams, the Pittsburgh…
FlamesNation Mailbag: The calm before the storm…
Pals, it’s gonna be a busy week around the National Hockey League, with the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday night and the remaining six rounds unfolding on Saturday morning and afternoon. And then qualifying offers are due to pending restricted free agents by next Monday. And then free agency opens next…
The Flames have had 7 head amateur scouts since 1972
Gang, the Calgary Flames are a team that’s tended to rise and fall based on the quality of their drafting. In the 1970s and 1980s, under general manager Cliff Fletcher, the Flames drafted well, made smart trades using the players they drafted, and ended up winning a Stanley Cup. When they’ve struggled at the draft,…
The Flames have had tough drafting luck in the third round
Pop quiz: when was the last time the Calgary Flames drafted a player in the third round that played 200 or more National Hockey League regular season games for the Flames? Lance Bouma, way back in 2008. Before that, it was Matthew Lombardi, in 2002. With a pair of third-rounders in the 2026 draft, can the…
5 items on the Flames’ off-season to do list
The Calgary Flames are going to need to make some tough decisions and monumental moves during this off-season. As they prepare to accelerate their rebuild and say goodbye to the iconic Scotiabank Saddledome, it goes without saying that this summer will be a busy one for the Flames. From draft picks to potential trades, here…
The Athletic’s full mock draft sees Flames take Viggo Björck and Liam Ruck in the first round
We are officially less than a week away from the 2026 NHL Draft. Getting sick of the mock drafts yet? While most NHL experts so far have focused solely on the first round, The Athletic’s Corey Pronman went all the way on Thursday, mock drafting all 224 picks. Pronman only offered explanations for the first round…
The Flames have an unprecedented amount of picks in the 2026 NHL Draft
The 2025-26 National Hockey League season has now concluded, and the league has locked in the positioning for all of the picks in the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft. The Calgary Flames have a lot of draft capital amassed from trades over the past few seasons, and they’re entering the 2026 draft weekend with the most…
The Flames have reliably found effective NHL players with recent first-round picks
Pals, there was a period of time where the Calgary Flames had issues with their first-round draft picks. There were chunks of time in the 1990s and 2000s where their first-rounders didn’t often become NHL regulars, or even play games. Well, those days are but a bad memory, as the Flames have been consistently productive…
Reason For Anthony Mantha’s Likely Penguins Departure Revealed
As part of the 2025-26 season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, they took a flyer on forward Anthony Mantha, who missed most of the 2024-25 NHL season as a member of the Calgary Flames after tearing his ACL.Mantha has been dogged by a reputation of not always giving a full effort on the ice, and has […] The post Reason For Anthony Mantha’s Likely Penguins Departure Revealed appeared first on HEAVY .
Flames announce schedule for new, shorter 2026-27 pre-season
Friends, pre-season is hockey is generally something to be endured, not enjoyed. Sure, you get to see some players pull on a Calgary Flames jersey for the first time and test out how close they are to being fully-fledged National Hockey League players, but the quality of hockey can be variable. When the NHL and…
The Flames have bought out seven players in their history
Way, way back after the 2004-05 lockout, the National Hockey League and the players’ association hammered out a new collective bargaining agreement. As part of that agreement, they introduced a structure for conducting contract buyouts. Once a year – twice if a team has salary arbitration cases – teams have a window to buy out…
NHL rumors: Rasmus Andersson still expected to re-sign with Golden Knights after Finals appearance
Rasmus Andersson almost could not have asked for a better first few months with the Vegas Golden Knights. After spending the first nine seasons of his NHL career with the Calgary Flames — and going four years without a playoff appearance — the Swedish defenseman helped the Knights come within two victories of a Stanley […] The post NHL rumors: Rasmus Andersson still expected to re-sign with Golden Knights after Finals appearance appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Flames’ pending free agents trending towards testing the market
A lot of attention around the Calgary Flames is being paid to the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft. And with good reason! The Flames own 11 picks, including two first-rounders, and it could be a very important two days for the future of the organization. But in less than two weeks, the annual free agency period…
The Flames are keeping their Blake Coleman options open: LeBrun
Gang, actions speak louder than words. And while the Calgary Flames may occasionally be hesitant to proclaim such, the hockey club is in a rebuild. Since Craig Conroy became general manager in 2023, he’s parted ways via trade with a slew of established, veteran National Hockey League players. And with Blake Coleman entering the final…
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