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Martin Necas Signs 8-Year Extension With Colorado Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche and Martin Necas have reportedly agreed to an eight-year, $92 million contract extension. The Avalanche acquired Necas in a three-team deal back in January, and finally got a long-term deal done.

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Avalanche Lock Up Necas, Emerge Big Winners from Rantanen Trade

The Colorado Avalanche have officially locked up forward Martin Necas with an eight-year, $92 million contract extension worth $11.5 million per season, keeping one of their newest offensive stars in Denver for the long haul.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 30

Avalanche rumors: Why Logan Cooley extension helped ‘move the needle’ for Martin Necas

The Colorado Avalanche continued their electric start to the season with some off-ice news on Thursday, signing Martin Necas to an extension. Reports from the offseason indicated that the two sides were far apart in negotiations before the puck dropped.

Martin Necas News / NHL Rumors / October 30

NHL News: Colorado Avalanche Extend Martin Necas

The Colorado Avalanche and Martin Necas have agreed to an eight-year, $92 million contract extension, with an annual average value of $11.5 million. It is front-loaded with $60 million in signing bonuses.

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Martin Necas News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Martin Necas Signs 8-Year Extension With Avalanche

A deal they were hoping to get done sooner than later, the Colorado Avalanche and forward Martin Necas have agreed on an eight-year contract extension worth $92 million.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / October 30

Colorado Avalanche Sign Star to a Massive Contract

The Colorado Avalanche have signed star forward Martin Necas to an eight-year extension, with an $11.5 million average annual value. The new contract extension was first reported by Elliotte Friedman.

Martin Necas News / Field Level Media / October 30

Avalanche F Martin Necas signs 8-year extension

Forward Martin Necas signed an eight-year contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed by the Avalanche, however TSN reported the deal was worth $92 million and includes $60.4 million in signing bonuses.

Martin Necas News / Daily Faceoff / October 30

Avalanche sign Martin Necas to eight-year, $92 million contract

The Colorado Avalanche have announced that they’ve signed forward Martin Necas to an eight-year contract with a cap hit of $11.5 million. Necas is in the final year of a two-year contract with a $6.5 million cap hit, and was set to be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 30

Avalanche sign Martin Necas to eight-year extension

Necas became a top-line cornerstone and their de facto No. 2 forward behind Nathan MacKinnon when they initiated a series of blockbuster trades midway through last season.

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Martin Necas News / NHL Trade Talk / October 29

Avs’ 'Ecosystem' Mandate Could Be a Tough Sell to Martin Necas

When Pierre LeBrun reported that Colorado Avalanche management told Martin Necas’ camp there’s an “ecosystem” at play — one that includes a looming raise for Cale Makar — it raised more than a few eyebrows.

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Victor Olofsson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 29

Victor Olofsson enters Avalanche history books after 5-point outburst

Victor Olofsson didn’t just put himself in the Colorado Avalanche’s history books on Tuesday night. He put himself in a company that includes some of the

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

3 Takeaways from Avalanche’s 8-4 Win Over the Devils

The Colorado Avalanche have had an interesting run so far. On one hand, they have 14 points, good for second-most in the Western Conference. On the other hand, they have lost their last four, including one to their Tuesday night opponent, the New Jersey Devils.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Olofsson’s Hat Trick Leads Avalanche to 8-4 Victory Over Devils

On Tuesday, Oct. 28, the New Jersey Devils traveled to Ball Arena to take on the Colorado Avalanche. The Devils just hosted the Avalanche on Sunday, so the two were familiar with playing one another.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / October 29

Victor Olofsson notches first career hat trick as Avalanche trounce Devils

Victor Olofsson had three goals for his first career hat trick, and the Colorado Avalanche ended New Jersey's eight-game winning streak with an 8-4 win over the Devils in Denver on Tuesday night.

Trent Miner News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28

Avalanche place goaltender on waivers

The Avalanche placed goaltender Trent Miner on waivers Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

What’s Wrong with the Colorado Avalanche?

The Colorado Avalanche are second in the Western Conference with 14 points through 10 games. They are fourth in the NHL with 33 goals for. Their +7-goal differential is sixth in the NHL.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 27

Avalanche's next 10-game segment starts with NHL-best Devils

Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar dissects the season into 10-game segments, and his team completed the first segment near the top of the Western Conference.

Tristen Nielsen News / Daily Faceoff / October 27

Avalanche sign Nielsen to two-year contract

The Colorado Avalanche have signed center Tristen Nielsen to a two-year contract through the end of the 2026-27 NHL season, the club announced on Monday.

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Jack Drury News / EasySportz / October 24

Colorado Avalanche’s Jack Drury is a Buffoon

DENVER — Thursday night in Denver was supposed to be nostalgia night. An homage to throwback sweaters, retro glory, and hockey theater. Instead, it turned into a theater of petty gamesmanship starring Jack Drury, with the Avalanche acting like tough guys who forgot how to win.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Hurricanes, Avalanche insult former fans with throwback jerseys

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Avalanche Honor Past With New Alternate Uniform

The Colorado Avalanche are honoring the organization’s past with the unveiling of a new alternate uniform. The franchise is celebrating their 30th year in Colorado by looking back at where they came from.

Mackenzie Blackwood News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13