Confirmed Trade: [CGY/NJD] Simon Nemec, Maxim Tsyplakov for Etienne Morin, 2026 2nd, 2027 VGK 1st (top 10 protected), 2028 COL 1st (top 10 protected)

[cyris]

A bunch of late second picks

Seems pretty good

Yeah those late firsts suck they are like early 2nds.
But hey that 2nd is early it’s almost like a 1st

 

[DrDangles]

I understand betting on Nemec's upside, I don't get why Calgary would be the team to make that bet. Don't they have young RHD (even beyond Parekh)?

RD is currently the second most valuable asset in the league behind Center, a surplus is a good problem to have.

 

[TotalHomer]

Why is NJD doing this for just picks??

 

[The don godfather]

2 first and a 2nd isn't chicken feed flames paid.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Not sure why Calgary is doing this, especially with them already having parekh.

because they dont have any good players?

Not saying Nemec is good, but they are gambling on his 2OA upside

 

[The Burdened]

embarrassing overpay by Calgary. Nemec is not that guy.
you should be keeping and amassing as many 1st round picks as possible, not trading them. 2 step backwards. They are 5-years away.

it's like when the Wild overpaid for Jirieck banking on Top 5 upside, then he gets traded for a dime a dozen third liner a year later.

 

[Bounces R Way]

Woah mama

 

[dgibb10]

I wish Nemec all the best.

Value is good. NJD trading the player they wanted to move, makes sense they got the collection of lesser assets rather than the big one.

Wasn't expecting a trade for picks, but we'll see what comes out of it.

Is morin anything flames fans?

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

Little side note, Nemec is now the highest ever drafted player to play for Calgary. Dethroning Huberdeau and Gudbranson

 

[MasterofGrond]

Why is NJD doing this for just picks??

Suspect Sunny is going to be very open to moving those picks back out for players

 

[Forge]

Why is NJD doing this for just picks??

This is actually the most surprising part to me

 

[BeranekAndNeck]

Not sure why Calgary did this when they have so many strong young D in the pipeline?

 

[1specter]

 

[Johnny Concussion]

Or its NYRs 2nd which is basically a 1st at 35th and its essentially 3 1sts.

ok

 

[GKJ]

I want to know what the sweetener angle here is for taking Tsyplakov.

 

[Bond]

Don't really love this for the Flames

 

[KniesMadeBradyCry]

Love this trade for the Flames. Fk the flames. But I still love it.

@SeanMoneyHands is happy today??

 

[DJJones]

Love it from Calgary's perspective. Wanted those picks traded for premium assets the whole time. Young player stuck behind vets on a mismanaged team? Yep that's the way

Was hoping for a center but this'll do. Guess we're drafting a forward with the 6th haha

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Nemec
Purekh
Ball
White Cloud

That's a pretty good top four D.

 

[Captain97]

I wonder if they are more willing to trade Whitecloud now. A lot of teams were after him at the deadline apparently

 

[Mr Fahrenheit]

Calgary gave up absolutely nothing here folks

Gave up way more than they got

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

When you think you can't like the Devils

any less.

Hughes Approved.

 

[Muffin]

Don't hate this for Calgary, there's only so many picks you can use:

 

[nogatco rd]

Two Top 10 protected firsts from two SCF contenders, Etienne Morin and a 2nd?

Those firsts will be in the 32-36 range once you factor in Houston, Austin, Atlanta and Toronto II: Electric Boogaloo joining the league.

 

[Sergei Shirokov]

I just don't know about the fit with Parekh already being there as a top PP RHD which is kinda what Nemec needs to be, but maybe Nemec can grow his game & become a reliable 2 way guy. We'll see.

Its a swing, and its fun.