Simon Nemec just inked a five-year, $7.25M deal with the Calgary Flames — making him the highest-paid defenseman on the team at just 22 years old. Traded from the Devils in June, Nemec is thrilled to settle into Calgary, ready to lead, play big minutes, and help build the team’s future. He’s been training hard in Slovakia, skating early and staying fit, and is excited to arrive in mid-August. Positive vibes from teammates and a strong defensive unit in Calgary only fuel his confidence as he prepares to make an immediate impact.

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Calgary just locked down 22-year-old defenseman Simon Nemec with a massive five-year, $36.25M deal — a $7.25M cap hit annually — after trading for his rights and teammate Maxim Tsyplakov from New Jersey. The Flames paid a steep price: this year’s second-round pick, two conditional future first-rounders, and prospect Etienne Morin. Devils GM Sunny Mehta called it a no-brainer — Calgary outbid everyone, and Nemec, who’s averaged 19 minutes a game in 159 NHL games since being drafted second overall in 2022, was ready for a fresh start. This is Calgary’s bold bet on Nemec’s future — and he’s got the contract to prove it.

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