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Flames Risk Big for Nemec
Calgary Flames pull a bold, risky move, trading two future first-round picks, a second-rounder, and prospect Etienne Morin to the Devils for defenseman Simon Nemec and forward Maxim Tsyplakov — a shocker after GM Craig Conroy’s organic-building stance. Critics call it a steal, pointing to Nemec’s unproven consistency and Tsyplakov’s limited upside, especially compared to MacKenzie Weegar’s three-second-round return. Nemec, 22, has flashes of offensive potential but defensive concerns linger — though pairing him with Kevin Bahl could unlock his game. It’s a high-stakes gamble: the Flames are…
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