Insider reveals Martin Necas rumored to be unhappy with Colorado Avalanche after big trade

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There is a growing buzz around Colorado Avalanche forward Martin Necas. The team brought him in with big hopes, but now, just a few months later, questions are being raised about whether he is truly happy in Denver.
A recent report by a well-known NHL insider has sparked new concerns.
NHL insider suggests Martin Necas may not be fully happy with Avalanche
On Tuesday, June 4, 2025, veteran NHL insider Nick Kypreos shared his Trade Board on Sportsnet. In that post, he listed Martin Necas as a player to watch during the upcoming offseason. Kypreos notes a "sense" that Necas would not be completely satisfied with his updated gang in Colorado.
Martin Necas was sent to the Avalanche in January 2025 by the Carolina Hurricanes.
This activity came after an unanticipated and sudden trade that expelled Colorado star forward Mikko Rantanen.At the time, Avs General Manager Chris MacFarland made it clear that Necas was the key return in the deal.
Before that trade, Carolina had also been in talks with the Vancouver Canucks about sending Necas there instead. Once the Avalanche learned this, they quickly stepped in and made their move to land the 27-year-old forward.
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Contract situation adds to uncertainty about Martin Necas future in Denver
Since joining Colorado, Martin Necas has performed well on the ice. He scored 11 goals and recorded 17 assists in just 30 regular-season games. In the playoffs, he added one goal and four assists across seven games. He was also given a bigger role right away, skating on lines with superstar Nathan MacKinnon.
Still, despite his strong play, questions are now growing about how long Necas wants to stay. Kypreos noted that last summer, while still with Carolina, Necas only signed a two-year deal instead of a long-term contract.
This shorter deal puts him on track to become an unrestricted free agent in 2026.
Kypreos wrote, 'There was a sense Necas wasn't overly thrilled with his experience in Colorado and that he wanted to explore other options.' He also raised the concern about how much patience the Avalanche will have if contract talks with Necas move slowly in July.
At the moment, Martin Necas is earning $6.5 million per season. If he asks for a much higher number next year, it could put pressure on Colorado's salary cap. That is part of what led the Avalanche to trade Rantanen in the first place.
As of now, no official word has come from Martin Necas or the team. But with July 1 approaching, the date when contract talks can begin all eyes will be on what comes next.