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Nathan MacKinnon doesn't need much help creating offense. But give him some and things can get scary for the opposition. Add Martin Necas to the mix and it's an absolute nightmare.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / October 4

Martin Necas' 3 points help Avalanche blast Blues

Martin Necas had two goals and added an assist, Nathan MacKinnon had three assists, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 6-1 in Denver on Saturday night.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 11

Where might the Canucks be if they had swapped Elias Pettersson for Martin Necas back in 2024?

There’s no better time than the dog days of summer to play a little game of What If… Uatu likely know by now that it’s one of our favourite things to do on this site.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 15

Marner’s trade veto comes full circle as Hurricanes get last laugh

Perhaps no player is feeling the sting of losing the Stanley Cup more than Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner. While Marner was eager to turn the page on his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs, there’s an alternate reality where he could be celebrating a Stanley Cup win instead of wondering what if.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 27

Golden Knights sweep Avs, reach Stanley Cup Final

Golden Knights head to Stanley Cup Final after completing sweep of Avalanche

Mark Stone and Cole Smith scored goals and Carter Hart made 20 saves as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 to compete a four-game sweep of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday in Las Vegas.

Canadiens’ Lane Hutson takes blame for Game 3 OT loss

Should the Maple Leafs consider trading down from the No. 1 Pick?

Did Mitch Marner just take a shot at William Nylander and the Maple Leafs?

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 19

Best bet: Figure a battle of top seeds in Stanley Cup Final

The FanDuel betting lines for the NHL's conference finals couldn't be clearer: The money is on a Colorado-Carolina Stanley Cup Final. If the money is right, this would mark the first time since 2001 that the top seed from each conference made the Stanley Cup Final.

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Sabres add to Buffalo's painful playoff misery with overtime Game 7 loss to Canadiens

Canadiens become youngest team to advance to Conference Final since 1993

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12

Avalanche spread the wealth in Game 4 win over Wild

The Colorado Avalanche continue to spread the wealth these Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Monday, the Avalanche took a commanding 3-1 Western Conference second-round series lead over the Minnesota Wild with a 5-2 road victory.

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon bloodied, exits Wild game

Avalanche HC says Scott Wedgewood's struggles give him 'decision to make' vs. Wild

Canadiens look poised to bring the Stanley Cup back to Canada

Winners, losers from Sunday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Canadiens dominate

Lightning's Jake Guentzel may impact Penguins' Evgeni Malkin decision

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 5

Avalanche Still Big Winners In Martin Necas Acquisition

True NHL dynasties are often defined by more than their roster. It takes confident management decisions to stick at the top of the NHL year-over-year. The Colorado Avalanche proved their willingness to make a big swing in their handling of Mikko Rantanen‘s trade ahead of the 2025 Trade Deadline.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / March 24

Martin Necas scores twice as Avalanche crush Penguins

Martin Necas scored twice and Scott Wedgewood made 30 saves in the Colorado Avalanche's 6-2 road victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. Colorado is on a three-game winning streak and a four-game (3-0-1) points streak.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / February 17

Martin Necas’ Epic Quote: ‘We Let Them Win the First One’ Ahead of Canada Rematch

Martin Necas delivered a classic bit of post-game trash talk with a smile after Team Czechia’s qualification-round win over Denmark at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 17

Czechia sends strong message before hockey quarterfinals against Canada

Czechia punched its ticket to the quarterfinals by narrowly getting past Denmark 3-2 on Tuesday.

‘We let them win the first one’: Czechia’s Necas on Olympic rematch against Canada

Winners, losers from group stage of men's Olympic hockey tournament

The 'Winter Olympic medal leaders' quiz

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.

Macklin Celebrini is a must-have on Canada's Olympic roster

Sebastian Aho scores twice as Hurricanes top Predators to win fifth straight

Canadiens reap present, future benefits from surprising asset Alexandre Texier

Hoffman Group nearing deal to purchase Pittsburgh Penguins

How has Tristan Jarry fit in with the Edmonton Oilers so far?

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The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

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Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / November 27

Avalanche are best team in NHL, and their numbers prove it

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.

NHL-best Avalanche and Wild put long winning streaks on the line

Top and bottom Eastern Conference teams battle as Devils face Sabres

Brady Tkachuk to make return to Senators in familiar location

USA unveils jerseys for Winter Olympics

Is Tristan Jarry an option for the Oilers?

NHL trade board: 45 names to watch at U.S. Thanksgiving checkpoint

Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

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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.

Martin Necas' big extension with Avalanche another blow to 2026 NHL free agency

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The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

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.

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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.

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.

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

How Maple Leafs’ Easton Cowan fared in his NHL debut

Will the Bruins or Penguins hang around in the playoff conversation longer?

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / September 25, 2025

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 25, 2025

Avalanche Want To Hold In-Season Extension Talks With Martin Necas

For some pending UFAs, the beginning of the regular season can be a stop-and-drop regarding extension negotiations. That doesn’t appear to be the case between the Avalanche and Martin Necas.

Colorado Avalanche News / House of Hockey / June 26, 2025

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.

Boston Bruins make announcement regarding new captaincy following Marchand's exit

Three NHL teams confirmed to have had trade talks with Blackhawks for third overall pick

Several Canadiens players to leave the organization by Tuesday

Mitch Marner's five-word message after former Maple Leaf calls it a career

NHL mock draft 2025: Projecting the first 10 picks

NHL News / House of Hockey / June 21, 2025

New York Rangers involved in trade talks for two superstar wingers

The New York Rangers are ready to make moves this summer.

Brad Marchand directly addresses joining the Maple Leafs on social media

Matthew Tkachuk's message to free-agent teammates won't please Panthers GM

Report: Maple Leafs were offered meeting with Mitch Marner, pursued Mason Marchment prior to trade

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The 'NHL goalie all-time save percentage leaders' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / June 5, 2025

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.

After signing Brock Nelson, the Avalanche have some big roster decisions to make

25 great NHL teams that somehow didn't win the Stanley Cup

The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / January 31, 2025

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.