Did Simon Nemec request a trade from Devils before Flames move?
Before becoming a member of the Calgary Flames, Simon Nemec has clarified that he did not ask for a trade from the New Jersey Devils. 22-year-old defenseman said the change of management in New Jersey and his fit in the organization were factors in the move. Nemec has since seized the opportunity in Calgary, signing to a five-year deal and expecting to play a larger role on the blue line.
Simon Nemec, the Calgary Flames defenseman, clarified that he did not request a trade from the New Jersey Devils before being dealt to Calgary. The 2022 second-overall pick had a career-best season in 2025-26, scoring 11 goals and 26 points in 68 games. Nemec was frustrated with his role on New Jersey's power play and limited opportunities despite his offensive prowess from the blue line.
The trade to Calgary was finalized on June 23, 2025, with Nemec and Maxim Tsyplakov joining the Flames. The defenseman sees the top power-play unit as a role he wants to earn in Calgary and believes it could be a bigger position than he had in New Jersey. Calgary missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fourth consecutive year in 2025-26, and Nemec now has the chance to become a cornerstone of the team's rebuilding process.
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