NHL Rumors: Martin Necas, Patrik Laine, and Evgeny Kuznetsov
Recent rumors surround Martin Necas, Patrik Laine, and Evgeny Kuznetsov. Michael Amato of Sportsnet notes that Martin Necas had a career-high 83 points last season and could exceed 90 points this season playing with Nathan MacKinnon.
Necas may seek over $10 million per season due to the rising cap and recent comparables, potentially nearing Mikko Rantanen's $12 million. This could price him out of Colorado, similar to Rantanen's situation.
- Martin Necas' potential salary: $10-$11 million per season
- Cale Makar's potential extension: comparable to Kirill Kaprizov's range
Patrik Laine seems to be falling out of favor with head coach Martin St.
Evgeny Kuznetsov had NHL offers, but details are not specified. The Avs must decide whether to keep Necas for the year and risk losing him for nothing or move him before the deadline.
Author's summary: NHL rumors surround Necas, Laine, and Kuznetsov.