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
Michael Amato of Sportsnet notes that 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 could be in the $10-$11 million range.
- A Cale Makar extension could further complicate the situation, potentially exceeding $10 million.
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's NHL Offers
Evgeny Kuznetsov has received NHL offers, but details are scarce.
No specific quotes are available from the players or coaches involved.
Author's summary: NHL rumors surround Necas, Laine, and Kuznetsov's futures.