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Avalanche Must Re-Sign Necas to Long-Term Deal

When it was announced that the Colorado Avalanche had traded star winger Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes, it sent shockwaves through the hockey world.

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Colorado Avalanche News / House of Hockey / July 22

Colorado Avalanche Facing Ultimatum With Star Winger as he Enters Last Year of his Deal

Martin Necas' future in Colorado is up in the air after being acquired in the Mikko Rantanen deal, and now, the Avalanche have a big decision to make.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 18

Big Number for Necas, Reaves Denies Talk, & More NHL Rumors

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, following the Dakota Joshua trade to Toronto, what do the Vancouver Canucks have planned? Meanwhile, Ryan Reaves is denying rumors that his trade from Toronto to San Jose was influenced by his comments about the fans and Mitch Marner.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / July 17

NHL Rumours: 26 Year’s Old Future AAV

Welcome to NHL Rumours! The Colorado Avalanche made a blockbluster trade last season, trading Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes in a three-trade team.

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.

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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.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / June 20

Unfortunate Uncertain Future Between Star Player and Colorado Avalanche

Questions surrounding the future between the Colorado Avalanche and a star player have come to the forefront. Martin Necas is eligible to sign a contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche come July 1st, but will he?

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 16

Pastrnak, Necas among Czechia’s initial six-player roster for 2026 Olympics

The Czech Ice Hockey Federation has announced its initial six-player roster Monday morning for the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The team is highlighted by forwards David Pastrnak, Martin Necas, Pavel Zacha and Ondrej Palat; defenseman Radko Gudas; and goaltender Lukas Dostal.

Colorado Avalanche News / House of Hockey / June 15

Elliotte Friedman Reveals Details of Blockbuster Failed Martin Necas Trade to Canadian Team

Martin Necas was traded to the Colorado Avalanche at the deadline, but according to a recent report, a blockbuster deal almost sent him to the Winnipeg Jets.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 15

NHL Trade Talk weekend rumors: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Avs, Lightning

Here’s a breakdown of some of the league’s most talked-about situations heading into the weekend.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 12

Senators Should Consider Trading for Martin Necas

With the Ottawa Senators’ offseason in full swing, there’s always time to daydream and question ways the team can improve for next season. While Ottawa’s future appears bright with new ownership and a playoff berth for the first time in eight seasons, the Senators should be looking to improve the roster by any means possible.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / June 11

Avalanche 'In One' with Martin Necas Who Shuns Big Contract

According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the Colorado Avalanche find themselves in a challenging situation with 2026 unrestricted free agent forward Martin Necas, who has reportedly informed the team he won’t accept a long-term contract worth $9 million per season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 11

Stars’ Robertson, Avalanche’s Necas join Trade Targets board as market heats up

On the heels of the NHL’s Scouting Combine in Buffalo, where most of the league’s top decision makers and agents convened for a week, trade talk is starting to heat up ahead of the Draft on June 27-28.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 9

Bruins Should Revisit Trading for Avalanche’s Necas Following Reports of His Unhappiness

This will be one of the most intriguing offseasons for the Boston Bruins. This is a team that drew the seventh overall pick, and they’ve now undergone the retool that many anticipated would eventually happen.

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Boston Bruins News / House of Hockey / June 8

Boston Bruins Reportedly Eyeing Point-Per-Game Star as Trade Target

Teams that don't want to see players walk away in free agency will be able to trade them before July 1st, avoiding the risk of losing them for nothing.

Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / June 6

NHL Insider Reveals Avs' Martin Necas Situation Entering Contract Year

The Colorado Avalanche made one of the boldest moves of the 2025 season when they traded Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes and brought in Martin Necas as the centerpiece of the returning package. It was a risky gamble for a team trying to extend its Stanley Cup window, and one that came with instant expectations for Necas to produce.

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.

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Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / June 5

Necas Unhappy with Avalanche, Possible Trade Coming?

Speculation surrounding Martin Necas and the Colorado Avalanche continues to intensify, with Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos reporting that Necas “wasn’t overly thrilled” with his experience in Colorado and wants to explore other options.

Colorado Avalanche News / House of Hockey / June 3

Avalanche Star Martin Necas May Demand Trade After Latest Report

Martin Necas was included in the trade that sent Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes and spent the last 30 games of the regular season with the Colorado Avalanche.

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 25

Hurricanes go all-in with three-team blockbuster trade

Hurricanes go all-in, acquire Mikko Rantanen in three-team blockbuster trade

The Carolina Hurricanes pulled off the first major blockbuster of the 2024-25 NHL trade deadline.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / November 7

Will Martin Necas maintain his eye-popping season with the Hurricanes?

The Carolina Hurricanes are off to another hot start, going 9-2-0 with 18 points, including a 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Flyers Tuesday night. Forward Martin Necas had a goal and assist in that game, bringing his season totals to seven goals and 13 assists for 20 points, leading the team in all offensive categories.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / July 29, 2024

Hurricanes agree to bridge deal with star forward

Hurricanes avoid arbitration, agree to bridge deal with star forward

Martin Necas will remain a member of the Carolina Hurricanes, after all.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / July 19, 2024

Hurricanes GM sounds confident team will retain star forward

Before NHL free agency started, many expected it was all but certain Martin Necas wouldn’t be a Carolina Hurricane by the time training camp started in mid-September.

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