NHL Rumors: Martin Necas, Patrik Laine, and Evgeny Kuznetsov
Recent NHL rumors surround Martin Necas, Patrik Laine, and Evgeny Kuznetsov. Michael Amato of Sportsnet discusses their situations.
Martin Necas
Martin Necas had a career-high 83 points last season and may top 90 this season playing with Nathan MacKinnon. With the rising cap and recent comparables, Necas could seek over $10 million per season, nearing Mikko Rantanen's $12 million.
- Necas may not exceed Nathan MacKinnon's $12.6 million.
- A Cale Makar extension could be more expensive, potentially in the Kirill Kaprizov range.
- Paying Necas $10-$11 million could create financial constraints.
Patrik Laine
Patrik Laine seems to be falling out of favor with head coach Martin St. Louis.
Is Patrik Laine playing himself out of Montreal?
Evgeny Kuznetsov had NHL offers, but details are limited.
Author's summary: NHL rumors surround Necas, Laine, and Kuznetsov's futures.