Massive trade update for Martin Necas following his extension with Carolina
This afternoon the Carolina Hurricanes and Martin Necas have agreed to an extension which has set the stage for a new trade saga to begin.
Throughout the summer there has been a ton of speculation regarding trade rumors involving Martin Necas. Reports early in the offseason revealed Martin Necas had requested a trade. However, today the Hurricanes announced a two-year extension for Martin Necas which was first reported by Elliotte Friedman.
The Hurricanes have signed Martin Necas to a 2-year, $6.5 million AAV contract extension
With the extension signed, there has now been debate over whether or not a trade should still be expected. A two-year extension is still short enough that Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky could trade him. However, a long-term extension is just as likely now with the time created with the new contract.
Solid, but seems more like a bridge deal. Wonder if he still wants a move or if he changed his mind.
With just a couple of months until the new NHL season begins it will be interesting to see if reports confirm which way things are heading. Regardless the Carolina Hurricanes now have a major piece of their top-six back on the roster for another Stanley Cup run.
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Do you think that this contract extension will lead to a longer extension in the future with Martin Necas and the Carolina Hurricanes? |
Yes | 33 | 31.7 % |
No | 71 | 68.3 % |
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