NHL Rumors: Martin Necas, Patrik Laine, and Evgeny Kuznetsov
Recent rumors surround the futures of Martin Necas, Patrik Laine, and Evgeny Kuznetsov in the NHL.
Martin Necas' Future in Colorado
Martin Necas had a career-high 83 points last season and could exceed 90 points this season playing alongside Nathan MacKinnon. With the rising cap and recent comparables, Necas is expected to seek over $10 million per season, potentially nearing Mikko Rantanen's $12 million.
- Necas' contract demands may price him out of Colorado, similar to Rantanen's situation.
- A Cale Makar extension could further complicate the situation, with Makar potentially earning in the range of Kirill Kaprizov.
- The Avalanche may need to decide whether to keep Necas for the season and risk losing him for nothing or trade him before the deadline.
Patrik Laine's Status in Montreal
Patrik Laine appears to be falling out of favor with head coach Martin St. Louis, potentially playing himself out of Montreal.
Michael Amato of Sportsnet reports on the situation surrounding these players.
Author's summary: NHL rumors surround Necas, Laine, and Kuznetsov's futures.