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 may not surpass MacKinnon's $12.6 million but a Cale Makar extension could be more, potentially in the Kirill Kaprizov range.
- A $10-$11 million contract for Necas could create financial constraints.
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.
Evgeny Kuznetsov had NHL offers.
Author's summary: Necas and Laine face uncertain futures.