There has been a lot of noise around the Czech player since the Canes' elimination.
Trade rumors and speculation about an offer sheet have been circulating on social media about him.
The new GM of the team, Eric Tulsky, recently gave an update regarding his player.
According to him, Necas will be a member of the Canes next fall.
Wow, quite a statement.
At the same time, if he said otherwise, he would completely destroy Necas's trade value on the market, so it makes perfect sense.
Nonetheless, the forward still doesn't have a contract, as he is a restricted free agent.
What could be the value of the 25-year-old?
Cory Lavalette, a journalist for The Athletic covering the Carolina Hurricanes, discussed Necas's future contract with Jason Gregor.
According to him, the forward is not suited to play in Carolina because he doesn't fit Rod Brind'Amour's playing style.
The journalist does not see Necas staying with the Canes for very long.
For this reason, according to him, both sides are leaning towards a one-year deal worth around $5.5M to $6M. It would be a bargain for the Hurricanes (but they risk losing him again next summer).
It's reminiscent of the Winnipeg Jets with Pierre-Luc Dubois.
Necas, who has the potential to score 30 goals for several seasons, will need to prove that he can play intensely without the puck. It will be a test year, with a salary that, admittedly, is low for his offensive potential, to prove that he can really play in the center position.
In the event of failure, it would not be surprising if Tulsky makes calls to his counterparts to trade Necas. Kent Hughes will surely be on the lookout at that time.
As we mentioned earlier, the Carolina Hurricanes have signed Martin Necas to a two-year, $6.5 million per year contract. This deal is a bargain for the Canes and proves Necas's importance to the team and his potential to drive their success in the coming seasons.
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JUILLET 29 | 644 ANSWERS Big announcement from the Canes involving Martin Necas, and it's a bargain Would you trade Michael Hage and a 2nd-round pick for Martin Necas? | ||
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