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.
With the rising cap and recent comparables, Necas will be looking for over $10 million a season.
The Colorado Avalanche face a dilemma with Necas, as signing him to a potential $10-$11 million contract could create cap issues, especially with Cale Makar's upcoming extension. The team must decide whether to keep Necas for the season and risk losing him for nothing or trade him before the deadline.
Author's summary: NHL rumors surround Necas, Laine, and Kuznetsov's futures.