# Simon Nemec trade to Calgary Flames

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/simon-nemec-trade-to-calgary-flames
> Updated: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Slovakian defenseman Simon Nemec has moved from the New Jersey Devils to the Calgary Flames following a trade. As part of the transition, the 22-year-old signed a five-year contract with Calgary valued at $36.25 million, carrying an annual cap hit of $7.25 million.

Nemec indicated that the move was motivated by a desire for a larger role, noting that competition for power-play time and top defensive positions in New Jersey made it difficult to play his best hockey. He expressed a desire to “prove the New Jersey Devils wrong” and utilize the fresh start in Calgary to demonstrate his value under coach Ryan Huska.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Simon Nemec seeks to prove New Jersey Devils wrong after Calgary Flames trade

After being traded from the New Jersey Devils to the Calgary Flames, NHL defenseman Simon Nemec aims to prove his former team wrong following a new five-year, $36.25 million contract.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/simon-nemec-seeks-to-prove-new-jersey-devils-wrong-after-calgary-flames-trade

### 2026-08-22: Simon Nemec joins Calgary Flames following New Jersey Devils trade

Slovak defenseman Simon Nemec has joined the Calgary Flames following a trade from the New Jersey Devils, signing a five-year, $36.25 million contract.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/simon-nemec-joins-calgary-flames-following-new-jersey-devils-trade

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