The New Jersey Devils trade defenseman Šimon (Simon) Nemec to the Calgary Flames ahead of the NHL Draft, with the deal focused on acquiring draft capital and a prospect. Multiple outlets report the Devils receive a package that includes two future conditional first-round picks. In addition to the future firsts, the Devils also receive the No. 35 overall pick in the 2025 draft and another draft selection—a second-rounder is described in one report. One outlet also includes a prospect component in the exchange, naming Etienne Morin as the prospect the Flames send to New Jersey as part of the trade. Another report describes the Devils as including winger Maxim Tsyplakov in the transaction alongside Nemec, with the Flames receiving both players. The Athletic frames the move as part of the Devils’ roster approach under new general manager Sunny Mehta’s first major transaction, while noting recent speculation that Nemec was open to a change of scenery. Calgary is described as making a significant bet on the former second overall pick.