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Training camp has officially begun. It’s that time of year when young players look to make an impression in hopes of securing a job in the big leagues.

Simon Nemec News / The Hockey Writers / September 16

Flames Fans Need to Drastically Temper Expectations on Nemec

The Calgary Flames have made a significant investment in Simon Nemec, and understandably so. The 22-year-old defenceman was selected second overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2022 NHL Draft and has already shown flashes of the player he could eventually become.

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / September 15

2026/27 Calgary Flames Player Preview: Simon Nemec

The Calgary Flames didn't make too many moves this off-season, with the team hoping that improvement comes from within whether it be the young core already at the NHL level or the arrival of several key prospects throughout the season.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / September 13

Three questions facing the Calgary Flames in 2026-27

The Calgary Flames offically play hockey this month, as the team will now have 84 games on their schedule. As every new season approaches, fans always like to speculate and predict their team’s outcomes and expectations, but for Flames fans, this season will be very predictable.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Calgary Flames News / Professor Press Box / September 12

The Flames Are Rebuilding, But They’re Also Starting to Bet

There’s a funny thing about rebuilding an NHL team. Everybody understands the basic idea. Move out the veterans, collect draft picks, find some young players and accept that things are probably going to be a little ugly for a while.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / September 10

Simon Nemec Is Trying to Become More Like Zdeno Chara

Simon Nemec rolled into Calgary a couple of weeks back, found a place with his fiancée, and got right down to business. That’s probably the smartest way to handle it.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 9

20 Days, 20 Questions: What does Simon Nemec’s first season in Calgary look like?

When it comes to the Calgary Flames and their rebuild process, general manager Craig Conroy seems like he’s working from the net out. He was an assistant

NHL News / The Win Column / September 1

Predicting the Calgary Flames lineup: Defence

The Calgary Flames enter the 2026–27 season with a defence corps that looks dramatically different from the group that began last season. After trading

NHL News / Flamesnation / August 31

FN’s 2026 Flames summer prospect rankings – #1: Carson Carels

After dropping two spots in the lottery, the Calgary Flames entered the 2026 NHL Draft in possession of the No. 6 overall pick. The Flames had picked in that spot on five previous occasions since relocating from Atlanta in 1980, and they’d selected a forward each time before.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / August 27

20 Days, 20 Questions: Is there enough power play time for Simon Nemec and Zayne Parekh?

Folks, the Calgary Flames were pretty excited when they selected defenceman Zayne Parekh in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft. Two years later, just before the 2026 entry draft, they executed a pretty significant trade, sending a bunch of picks to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for blueliner Simon Nemec.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Dose.ca / August 25

Simon Nemec: Leaving New Jersey suits him just fine

Some good players were selected in the 2022 draft. Juraj Slafkovsky and Lane Hutson are obviously two of them, and the Devils had high hopes for Simon Nemec, who was selected right after Slaf.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 24

Simon Nemec Gives Take on Being Traded by the Devils, And He Didn’t Hold Back

Defenseman Simon Nemec is looking for a fresh start with the Calgary Flames this season. Having been traded by the New Jersey Devils to Calgary this offseason, he’s ready to show the Devils what kind of player he is and could have been if given the chance in New Jersey to shine.

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Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / August 23

Did the Flames Just Create a PP1 Disaster? Nemec’s Arrival Might Blow Everything Up

The Calgary Flames made one of the boldest moves of the offseason, swinging a blockbuster deal with the New Jersey Devils to acquire Simon Nemec — the 22‑year‑old right‑shot blue‑chip defenceman who was supposed to be their future cornerstone.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 8

Calgary Flames rebuilt the wrong half of their roster

There is plenty to like about what the Calgary Flames are building. Just do not ask who is going to score.

Kings waste no time giving Anze Kopitar the honor he deserves

Predators GM Chris MacFarland is taking an expensive shortcut

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NHL News / Flamesnation / July 22

Calgary Flames trade tiers: Who Is untouchable in 2026?

Since becoming general manager of the Calgary Flames in the spring of 2023, Craig Conroy made it a priority to get younger and restock the prospect cupboards.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 15

Trevor Zegras' new contract with Flyers sign of rising salaries in NHL

The NHL salary cap is rapidly on the rise, and that means player salaries are going to be following along.

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NHL News / Flamesnation / July 7

Is Simon Nemec’s new Flames contract a good deal?

The Calgary Flames got a significant piece of off-season business completed on Monday, announcing a five year deal for newly acquired defenceman Simon Nemec that will keep him wearing a snazzy red jersey through the 2030-31 season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 6

Flames Sign Simon Nemec to 5-Year Contract

The Calgary Flames have wasted little time committing to one of the biggest additions of their offseason. Just weeks after acquiring Simon Nemec from the New Jersey Devils, Calgary signed the 22-year-old defenceman to a five-year, $36.25 million contract carrying a $7.25 million average annual value.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 6

Flames sign Simon Nemec to five-year contract

The Calgary Flames announced on Monday that they’ve signed defenseman Simon Nemec to a five-year contract with a $7.25 million cap hit. Nemec was a restricted free agent after the conclusion of his three-year, entry-level contract with a $918,333 cap hit.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 6

Flames Sign Simon Nemec To Five-Year Extension

The Calgary Flames have signed recent acquisition Simon Nemec to a five-year, $36.25MM contract extension per a team announcement. The deal will carry a $7.25MM annual average value, falling just in-line with the recent extensions handed out to Los Angeles Kings’ defenseman Brandt Clarke and Anaheim Ducks’ defenseman Pavel Mintyukov.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 24

Plenty of uncertainty surrounding Simon Nemec trade for Flames, Devils

The Calgary Flames and New Jersey Devils kicked off Tuesday’s NHL trade frenzy with a major deal that saw defenseman Simon Nemec head to Alberta for a pair of future first-round picks and the No.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 23

Calgary Flames acquire Simon Nemec in blockbuster trade

The first domino of the Sunny Mehta regime with the New Jersey Devils has fallen.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 23

Flames Acquire Simon Nemec in Blockbuster Deal With Devils

The Calgary Flames have made a major addition to their blue line, acquiring former second-overall pick Simon Nemec from the New Jersey Devils in a significant offseason trade.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / May 21

Did Simon Nemec Request a Trade or Not?

Simon Cop: From a Slovak report – A source for Demmikn.sk reported that the New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec requested a trade. It was also noted that the Devils GM Sunny Mehta hasn’t spoken with Nemec, nor sent him a contract extension offer.