Nemec Contract
Calgary Flames Secure Defenceman Simon Nemec With a Five-Year, $7.25 Million Annual Contract
The Calgary Flames have locked up defenceman Simon Nemec on a five-year contract worth US$7.25 million per year, according to Edmonton Journal. The deal was signed less than two weeks after Calgary acquired Nemec from the New Jersey Devils.
Nemec was a restricted free agent, meaning the Flames held his rights. The team moved quickly to get a long-term deal done, Calgary Herald reported.
Flames Land Nemec Just Two Weeks After Trade
Calgary acquired Nemec from New Jersey in a trade that was completed less than two weeks ago. The Flames wasted no time turning that move into a long-term commitment. Signing him this quickly shows how much the team values the young defenceman, Calgary Sun noted.
Nemec was still on his entry-level deal when the trade happened, making him a restricted free agent. That status gave Calgary full control over his rights. The club used that leverage to get a deal done fast.
A Five-Year, $36.25 Million Commitment
The contract runs five years and pays Nemec US$7.25 million annually, according to Calgary Herald. That adds up to US$36.25 million total. It is a significant investment for a team building toward the future.
A deal of this size signals that the Flames see Nemec as a key piece of their blue line for years to come. Defencemen who earn this kind of money are expected to play big minutes and make an impact right away, Edmonton Journal reported.
Who Is Simon Nemec and Why Calgary Wanted Him
Nemec is a Slovak defenceman who was a top pick in the NHL Draft. He was selected second overall by New Jersey in 2022. That kind of pedigree made him an attractive target for Calgary as the team looks to build from the back end.
The Flames have been active in reshaping their roster. Adding a young, high-upside defenceman and locking him up long-term fits the direction the organization is heading, according to Calgary Sun.
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