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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Martin Necas' uncertain future sparks big questions for Hurricanes and Avalanche
Martin Necas' uncertain future sparks big questions for Hurricanes and Avalanche (Image via Getty) Martin Necas is a talented forward for the Carolina Hurricanes. Recently, his name has come up in trade talks with the Colorado Avalanche. But it seems Necas isn't too happy about the idea. According to recent reports, he is not too interested in joining Colorado. With contract talks coming up, the Hurricanes may have to make a big decision very soon. Martin Necas not fully interested in Colorado move On Monday, June 3, 2025, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman shared on his podcast 32 Thoughts that Martin Necas 'wasn't overly thrilled' with the idea of joining the Colorado Avalanche. Friedman spoke about this while discussing trade rumors involving Necas and Colorado. This talk began after several reports suggested that the Avalanche had shown interest in acquiring the 25-year-old forward from the Carolina Hurricanes. However, Friedman said on his show that Necas might prefer a different location. He said, 'I heard he wasn't overly thrilled about Colorado. He wants to explore all his options before committing anywhere.' The NHL offseason is the time when teams look to reshape their rosters. For Colorado, this could be a setback if Necas is not open to joining them. The Avalanche now need to think carefully before making a trade offer or starting contract talks. You can listen to the original report on 32 Thoughts Podcast: Also Read: Insider reveals Martin Necas rumored to be unhappy with Colorado Avalanche after big trade Uncertainty over Martin Necas extension talks this summer Martin Necas' uncertain future sparks big questions for Hurricanes and Avalanche Martin Necas is a restricted free agent (RFA) this summer. He just finished his season with Carolina in May 2025 after the Hurricanes were eliminated by the New York Rangers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs' second round. Now, contract extension talks are expected to begin soon. If talks between Necas and Carolina don't go well, the team may look to trade him. But with reports saying he's not keen on Colorado, they'll have to consider other teams. According to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun, other NHL teams have also shown interest, and Carolina is likely to keep its options open. In a quote shared by LeBrun on June 4, 2025, one NHL executive said: 'He's a great player, but if the fit isn't right, Carolina has to think big picture. No one wants to force a trade if the player isn't excited about it.' With free agency approaching on July 1, 2025, a final decision will need to be made soon. If the Hurricanes and Necas cannot agree, and Colorado is not a favored destination, a new suitor may emerge for the young forward.
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Insider reveals Martin Necas rumored to be unhappy with Colorado Avalanche after big trade
Insider reveals Martin Necas rumored to be unhappy with Colorado Avalanche after big trade (Image Source: Getty Images) 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 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. Also Read: Colorado Avalanche GM Is Poised To Make Significant Trades For A Top-Six Forward Or A Defenseman Before Trade Deadline 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.
Fox Sports
19-05-2025
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- Fox Sports
Carolina and Florida square off to open the third round
Associated Press Florida Panthers (47-31-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -123, Panthers +103; over/under is 5.5 STANLEY CUP SEMIFINALS: Hurricanes host series opener BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes host the Florida Panthers to start the Eastern Conference finals. The teams meet Thursday for the fourth time this season. The Panthers went 2-1 against the Hurricanes in the regular season. In their last regular season matchup on Jan. 2, the Hurricanes won 3-1. Carolina has a 36-9-1 record in home games and a 47-30-5 record overall. The Hurricanes have scored 266 total goals (3.2 per game) to rank ninth in the league. Florida has a 25-21-2 record in road games and a 47-31-4 record overall. The Panthers are 23-10-0 in games their opponents serve more penalty minutes. TOP PERFORMERS: Sebastian Aho has scored 29 goals with 45 assists for the Hurricanes. Martin Necas has one goal and nine assists over the past 10 games. Sam Reinhart has 39 goals and 42 assists for the Panthers. Anton Lundell has four goals and six assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Hurricanes: 8-1-1, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.2 assists, 3.6 penalties and 8.2 penalty minutes while giving up 1.7 goals per game. Panthers: 6-4-0, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.4 assists, 4.8 penalties and 15 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game. INJURIES: Hurricanes: None listed. Panthers: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
Winnipeg Free Press
19-05-2025
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Carolina and Florida square off to open the third round
Florida Panthers (47-31-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -123, Panthers +103; over/under is 5.5 STANLEY CUP SEMIFINALS: Hurricanes host series opener BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes host the Florida Panthers to start the Eastern Conference finals. The teams meet Thursday for the fourth time this season. The Panthers went 2-1 against the Hurricanes in the regular season. In their last regular season matchup on Jan. 2, the Hurricanes won 3-1. Carolina has a 36-9-1 record in home games and a 47-30-5 record overall. The Hurricanes have scored 266 total goals (3.2 per game) to rank ninth in the league. Florida has a 25-21-2 record in road games and a 47-31-4 record overall. The Panthers are 23-10-0 in games their opponents serve more penalty minutes. TOP PERFORMERS: Sebastian Aho has scored 29 goals with 45 assists for the Hurricanes. Martin Necas has one goal and nine assists over the past 10 games. Sam Reinhart has 39 goals and 42 assists for the Panthers. Anton Lundell has four goals and six assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Hurricanes: 8-1-1, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.2 assists, 3.6 penalties and 8.2 penalty minutes while giving up 1.7 goals per game. Panthers: 6-4-0, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.4 assists, 4.8 penalties and 15 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game. INJURIES: Hurricanes: None listed. Panthers: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Will The Colorado Avalanche Benefit Long-Term From Depth Over A $12-Million Rantanen?
The Colorado Avalanche began and ended the 2024-25 NHL season on a low note. They came out of the gate 13-12-0 and ended their year losing to the Dallas Stars in a first-round Game 7 where they held a lead for much of the game. But in between those competitive valleys, the Avalanche remade their roster about as radically as any team this season. Although the Avalanche got burned in Game 7 by the star they traded away, right winger Mikko Rantanen, Colorado's president of hockey operations, Joe Sakic, spoke out about the trade on Tuesday and defended the move. 'You look at where we were the last few years, we weren't good enough – we weren't deep enough,' Sakic told media Tuesday. 'This stings not because Mikko is on the other side, it stings because…we were close…We felt we had the team to move on and really compete.' It's difficult to argue with Sakic's rationale for the Rantanen trade. The Avalanche could've been a top-heavy team, with three highly paid stars in Rantanen, center Nathan MacKinnon and defenseman Cale Makar. Instead, Colorado wound up with very good right winger Martin Necas, center Jack Drury and trade deadline acquisitions Brock Nelson, Ryan Lindgren and Charlie Coyle. Considering that the Avalanche went 21-10-2 after the Rantanen trade, you can see why Sakic and Avs GM Chris MacFarland chose to move Rantanen and make their roster deeper. Heading into next season, the Avalanche have a projected $8.7 million in salary cap space. Now that Rantanen has signed an extension with Dallas at $12 million per season, that amount of Avs cap space would've been significantly less had he remained in Denver. That would've led to a top-heavy Colorado team that had to flesh out its roster with league-minimum players. Rantanen, McDavid Or Nylander: Who Are The Early Conn Smythe Favorites? The Conn Smythe Trophy does not get awarded in the first or second round of the playoffs. But less than three weeks into the post-season, it's already clear that some players have emerged as early MVP favorites. The Avalanche aren't the only team forced into this kind of financial crossroads, and other teams have chosen to build their team differently. Certainly, the Toronto Maple Leafs have famously built around their 'Core Four' of star forwards Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, John Tavares and William Nylander. And consequently, they've had no choice but to pay much of the rest of the roster a relative pittance to stay under the cap ceiling. The moves have led to the Maple Leafs getting into the second round of this year's playoffs, but if Toronto gets eliminated by the Florida Panthers in the rest of the second round, there will be calls for Leafs management to abandon their current team structure and go the way the Avalanche have gone with their financial pyramid. The Avalanche's cap space this summer will permit them to potentially bring back Nelson or Lindgren and pay another mid-tier player or two to fill out their lineup. That means Sakic and MacFarland made the right move, and with a full season of a more balanced roster and the return of captain Gabriel Landeskog, the Avalanche may have a better record next year. That may lead to a longer playoff run for them next spring. If that's the way it plays out for them in 2025-26, it will be because Avs management had the stones to swing big in the trade department this year. The Rantanen deal didn't work out perfectly, but in the long-term picture, moving away from a top-heavy lineup was the best thing for the Avalanche to do. Get the latest news and trending stories by following The Hockey News on Google News and by subscribing to The Hockey News newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on
