NHL Rumors: Martin Necas, Patrik Laine, and Evgeny Kuznetsov
Recent rumors surround Martin Necas, Patrik Laine, and Evgeny Kuznetsov. Michael Amato of Sportsnet notes that 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 received NHL offers.
Will Necas price himself out of Colorado like Rantanen did?
A potential Cale Makar extension could impact the availability of funds for Necas, with Makar's possible contract being in the Kirill Kaprizov range.
Author's summary: NHL rumors surround Necas, Laine, and Kuznetsov.