NHL Rumors: Martin Necas, Patrik Laine, and Evgeny Kuznetsov
Recent NHL rumors surround Martin Necas, Patrik Laine, and Evgeny Kuznetsov. Michael Amato of Sportsnet notes that Martin Necas had a career-high 83 points last season and could exceed 90 points this season playing with Nathan MacKinnon.
- Martin Necas may seek over $10 million per season due to the rising cap and recent comparables.
- Patrik Laine appears to be falling out of favor with head coach Martin St. Louis in Montreal.
- Evgeny Kuznetsov reportedly had NHL offers.
Martin Necas' potential contract could be comparable to Mikko Rantanen's $12 million, but likely won't exceed Nathan MacKinnon's $12.6 million.
The Colorado Avalanche may face difficulties in re-signing Necas, especially with Cale Makar's extension looming, potentially in the range of Kirill Kaprizov's contract.
Author's summary: NHL rumors surround Necas, Laine, and Kuznetsov.