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' Contract Situation
Martin Necas had a career-high 83 points last season and could exceed 90 points this season playing alongside Nathan MacKinnon. According to Michael Amato of Sportsnet, Necas may seek over $10 million per season due to the rising cap and recent comparable contracts.
- Necas' potential contract could be close to Mikko Rantanen's $12 million per season.
- However, Necas is unlikely to surpass MacKinnon's $12.6 million per season.
- A potential Cale Makar extension could further complicate the situation, with Makar potentially earning in the range of Kirill Kaprizov.
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 reportedly received NHL offers, although details are scarce.
Michael Amato of Sportsnet discusses the potential implications of these rumors on the teams involved.
Author's summary: NHL rumors surround Necas, Laine, and Kuznetsov's futures.