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Flames Add Nemec, Shift Parekh
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- Jun 24, 2026
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- 123
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Summary
Calgary just landed elite defenseman Simon Nemec, a second-overall pick from 2022, to bolster their right-side depth — and it’s sparking big questions about how it reshapes their young defense corps. Zayne Parekh, who’s shown he can thrive on the left, might now pair with Kevin Bahl while Nemec anchors the right, creating a top-tier duo. General manager Craig Conroy stressed this move doesn’t alter their draft strategy — whoever they pick sixth likely won’t play NHL next season — so they’ll still chase the best available. For prospects Hunter Brzustewicz and Henry Mews, the competition just got tougher, especially on the right side. It’s pressure-cooker stuff — but exactly what the Flames need to push their blue line into the next level. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/56f9f46e976590c1