If the Colorado Avalanche learned anything from last season, it’s that opening contract extension talks with Martin Necas sooner rather than later could be a strategic victory.
Necas emerged as the centerpiece of the Avalanche’s return in last season’s trade that sent Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes.
The 28 year old is poised for a substantial increase from the $6.5 million average annual value he earned over the past two seasons. Over 30 regular season games with Colorado, Necas tallied 28 points, contributing heavily on the first line alongside Nathan MacKinnon and anchoring the top power-play unit.