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NHL News / Yardbarker / December 17
Rising and falling: Which NHL players can continue their hot pace?
A look at some players who will continue their hot starts to the season and some who will cool off.
NHL News / Field Level Media / November 27
NHL-best Avalanche and Wild put long winning streaks on the line
One thing is certain for Friday's game between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild. Somebody's winning streak will have to end.
Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / November 27
Avalanche are best team in NHL, and their staggering numbers prove it
It is not just the fact that the Avalanche have the best record in the NHL that is impressive. It is how much better they have been than everybody else.
The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 14
Martin Necas’ 4-Point Night Leads Avalanche to 5th Straight Win, 6-3 Over Sabres
The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night (Nov. 13), following their 3-1 victory over the Sabres back on Oct. 13 in Buffalo. The Avalanche were looking to win their fifth straight game, while the Sabres looked to stop their four-game skid.
The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time
There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.
NHL News / Field Level Media / November 14
Martin Necas logs 2 goals, 2 assists as Avs down Sabres
Martin Necas had two goals and two assists, Gavin Brindley scored a tiebreaking goal late in the second period and added an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 in Denver on Thursday.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 1
3 Takeaways From the Golden Knights’ 4-2 Loss to the Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche spoiled Nevada Day (and Halloween) at T-Mobile Arena, handing the Vegas Golden Knights a 4-2 loss that exposed some familiar cracks in the 2023 Stanley Cup champions.
Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / November 1
NHL roundup: Martin Necas, Avalanche double up Knights
Martin Necas had a goal and two assists one day after signing an eight-year, $92 million extension, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday in Las Vegas.
NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 31
NHL Notebook: Necas, Cooley, and Harley all sign massive extensions
The first month of the season is just about in the books, and the Vancouver Canucks sit fifth in the Pacific Division with a 6-6 record. Amidst their injury problems, pending unrestricted free agent Kiefer Sherwood has carried the team over their previous three games, scoring five of the team’s seven goals over that span.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / October 31
The Key Role 2 Teammates Played in Necas’ Deal with Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche made a statement this week by signing Martin Necas to an eight-year, $11.5 million extension. It was a good deal for the Avalanche, and a bit of a surprising one considering it wasn’t that long ago the Avs walked away from Mikko Rantanen over nearly the same amount of money.
The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz
How many of the players with at least 80 points in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 1
Why did the Avalanche pay Martin Necas instead of Mikko Rantanen?
The Colorado Avalanche signed Martin Necas to an eight-year, $92 million contract extension.
Colorado Avalanche 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.
Colorado Avalanche 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.
Colorado Avalanche 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.
Colorado Avalanche 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.
Colorado Avalanche 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.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / October 27
Necas’ Early-Season Surge Puts Avalanche in Tough Contract Spot
Martin Necas is off to a blazing start this season, tallying 12 points in his first nine games, and the timing couldn’t be better for the Colorado Avalanche star.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / October 19
What is Martin Necas’ future in Colorado as his market value grows?
The Colorado Avalanche sent shockwaves through the hockey world last year when they sent Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a package centered around Martin Necas.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 14
NHL Week 1 reactions: What’s real — and what's a mirage?
The first full week of the NHL season is officially in the books. After 48 games, trends are emerging — and so are mirages.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / September 25
Insider Refutes Earlier Report That Necas Balked at Avs Solid Offer
The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun provided an update on several big-name pending UFAs, including Martin Necas of the Colorado Avalanche. Suggesting talks between the Avs and the forward have begun, little ground has been gained between the two sides.
Colorado Avalanche News / House of Hockey / June 26
Avalanche reportedly have already made decision on star Martin Necas
With a talent-heavy group of forwards already on board, Colorado is once again mentioned as a team to pay attention to.
NHL News / House of Hockey / June 21
New York Rangers involved in trade talks for two superstar wingers
The New York Rangers are ready to make moves this summer.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / June 5
Avalanche forward Martin Necas wants to explore other options?
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, a report has surfaced that Martin Necas might not have “been thrilled” with his experience in Colorado. Plus, Bruins hire new coach and trade rumors in Toronto.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / January 31
Martin Necas Scores First Goal with Avalanche
Newly acquired forward Martin Necas scored his first goal in burgundy and blue on Friday night against the St. Louis Blues. The crowd erupted when the goal was announced at Ball Arena with Avs Faithful showing their appreciation to the new top-line forward.
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