Avalanche, Necas in holding pattern until superstars re-sign

The Colorado Avalanche may have no choice but to wait until Connor McDavid and Kirilli Kaprizov sign before extending Necas. | Claus Andersen/GettyImagesOne of the biggest storylines heading into this season for the Colorado Avalanche is Martin Necas’ impending free agency.

Thus far, it’s been all quiet on the western front. Neither the Avalanche nor Necas’ camp has said much about an extension. It’s almost as if there is some sort of tense calm as both sides figure out what to do.

However, reports surfacing this week about Connor McDavid and Kirill Kaprizov have lit up a light bulb.

First, let’s get to the reports. A report by RG Media from September 12 hinted that Kaprizov is waiting for…