Devils Acquire Picks, Prospect Etienne Morin from Calgary
The New Jersey Devils and Calgary Flames have finalized a multi-player deal involving defenseman Šimon Nemec and prospect Etienne Morin.
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📍 How it ended
The Devils completed a multi‑team deal that sent RFA defenseman Šimon Nemec and the rights to Alex Tsyplakov to the Flames in exchange for draft picks and prospect Etienne Morin, which the club then acquired from Calgary. The transaction also triggered a “Kadri trade fallout” that saw a 2028 first‑round pick move again.
Coverage of the trade ended that day, leaving the story quiet without further updates.
Epilogue added 137d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The New Jersey Devils have traded defenseman Šimon Nemec and the rights to Tsyplakov to the Calgary Flames. In exchange, the Devils received prospect Etienne Morin and additional draft picks. The transaction follows previous movement involving a 2028 first-round pick.
Coverage from NHL.com, ESPN, Yahoo Sports, and The New York Times emphasizes the scale of the blockbuster deal and the shifting asset landscape. Reports highlight the career progression of players involved, with official league commentary noting that Šimon Nemec’s game had been taking off prior to the trade. Future developments remain dependent on upcoming team rosters and the integration of the acquired prospect.
Coverage does not yet specify the long-term impact on either team's defensive depth or the specific details regarding the additional draft picks included in the trade.
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Quick answers
Which players are moving to the Calgary Flames?
The Calgary Flames acquired defenseman Šimon Nemec and the rights to Tsyplakov.
What did the New Jersey Devils receive in the exchange?
The Devils received prospect Etienne Morin and additional draft picks.
Is the 2028 first-round pick involved in this trade?
Coverage confirms the 2028 first-round pick moved as part of the trade fallout.
Coverage (5)
- Kadri Trade Fallout: 2028 First-Round Pick Moves Again In Blockbuster Deal Yahoo Sports · 139d ago
- Devils trade RFA defenseman Šimon Nemec to Flames: Sources The New York Times · 139d ago
- 'His Game Was Taking Off' NHL.com · 139d ago
- Devils deal Nemec, Tsyplakov rights to Flames for picks, prospect ESPN · 139d ago
- Devils Acquire Picks, Prospect Etienne Morin from Calgary NHL.com · 139d ago
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