Pierre LeBrun confirms that the Canadiens called the Hurricanes about Necas

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Elias Edmonson
May 28, 2024 (9:13 PM)

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This has just been confirmed by the renowned Pierre Lebrun. Kent Hughes called the Carolina Hurricanes for a trade involving Martin Necas.

This is a major development for the Montreal Canadiens, who are officially working to acquire Necas, a young 25-year-old forward who scored 71 points last season.

Pierre LeBrun announces that Kent Hughes called the Hurricanes for a trade involving Martin Necas

This will be a big story to follow.

«Several teams, including the Canadiens, have called the Hurricanes about Martin Necas.» - RDS

For a trade to happen, three elements must come together.

First, the Canadiens and the Hurricanes must agree on the price to finalize the trade.

Second, Kent Hughes must reach an agreement with Necas' camp for a contract extension.

Third, it must work financially.

According to information circulating in the past few hours, Martin Necas is expected to sign a 6- or 7-year contract with an annual value of $7 to $7.5 million. He will be a restricted free agent this summer.

At that price, would you do it?

Necas, 6 feet 2 inches, who can play as a center or a winger, is a 2017 first-round pick.

He scored 53 points in 77 games this season (9 points in 11 playoff games) and scored 71 points last season.