The Carolina Hurricanes have avoided arbitration with Martin Necas.
The team announced Monday that the two sides have agreed to a contract. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that it is a two-year deal worth $13 million.
Necas, who was drafted by the Hurricanes as the 12th overall pick in 2017, was coming off a two-year, $6 million deal he signed with the team in August 2022.
His name has been circling in trade rumours all summer as the Hurricanes looked for options to reshape their team. Now, Necas returns to continue his development as a top-six scorer.
In 77 games this past season, Necas recorded 24 goals and 29 assists for a total of 53 points. He had a career-high 71 points in 2022-23, with 28 goals and 43 assists over 82 games.
Across his 362 career NHL games with Carolina, the Czech has accumulated 243 points (97 goals and 146 assists. In addition, he has another 30 points (11 goals and 19 assists) over 59 career playoff games.
The Carolina Hurricanes have secured the services of forward Martin Necas for the next two years, as the young Czech player signed a new contract with the team. The deal, which was announced by the Hurricanes on Monday, is worth an average annual value of $1.5 million.
Necas, who was selected by the Hurricanes in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft, has shown great promise in his young career. The 22-year-old forward has quickly established himself as a key player for the Hurricanes, showcasing his speed, skill, and playmaking ability on the ice.
Last season, Necas recorded 14 goals and 16 assists for a total of 30 points in 53 games, ranking him fourth on the team in scoring. He also played a crucial role in the Hurricanes’ run to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, where he tallied three goals and four assists in 11 games.
With this new contract, the Hurricanes have locked in a talented young player who is poised to continue making an impact for the team in the years to come. Necas’ versatility and offensive prowess make him a valuable asset for the Hurricanes, and his continued development will be key to the team’s success moving forward.
Hurricanes fans can look forward to seeing Necas donning the red and black for at least the next two seasons, as he continues to grow and evolve as a player in the NHL. With his skillset and potential, Necas has the opportunity to become a cornerstone player for the Hurricanes and help lead the team to even greater success in the future.