Avalanche rocked as Martin Necas' tenure in Colorado hangs by a thread amid interest from two new teams
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The Avalanche are reeling as superstar Martin Necas' future in Colorado hangs in the balance, with both the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers reportedly expressing strong interest in the star winger.
Necas kicked off his first full season with the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers are reportedly interested in pursuing Martin Necas.
Jackson Weber from The Sporting News writes that the centerpiece acquired in the Mikko Rantanen trade got off to a strong start in 2025-26, scoring two goals in the Avalanche's 4-1 victory over the LA Kings.
"Given that, it all seems to be going well for Necas in Colorado; however, that might not be the case, as there seem to be concerns about the pending RFAs' future with the team. On Thursday, James Murphy of RG Media added some fuel to the fire, sharing some information he received from a source on the Necas situation." -Weber
The source identified the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers as the two main teams likely to pursue the star winger if he becomes available before the trade deadline, which they expect to happen.
"I'd be stunned if he even finishes the season with the Avalanche, let alone extends in Colorado... I don't see how the Avalanche make it happen with Necas.
I'll tell you one thing: when it comes to trading for him, at least as a rental, I'd be watching the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Rangers." -Murphy
I'll tell you one thing: when it comes to trading for him, at least as a rental, I'd be watching the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Rangers." -Murphy
He also pointed to the Anaheim Ducks as a team to watch, citing their available cap space and the wealth of prospects they could include in a trade package.
The 26-year-old Necas is in the final year of the two-year, $13 million contract extension he signed with the Hurricanes in 2024.
"The Colorado Avalanche would very likely prefer to keep Martin Necas, but if his asking price becomes too high, then they'll have to make a difficult decision.
That's too much for the Avalanche to stomach, especially with Makar needing a contract in a year's time." -Weber
That's too much for the Avalanche to stomach, especially with Makar needing a contract in a year's time." -Weber
It makes you wonder how much they regret not signing Mikko Rantanen to an eight-year, $96 million extension worth $12 million per season, because the difference between him and Necas is far more than what their contracts will end up saying.
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