Hurricanes forward Martin Necas rejects sign and trade deal with another team

Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas reportedly rejected a contract extension with an Atlantic Division team as part of a now-failed trade.

In recent months, Martin Necas has been the subject of trade rumors, with many expecting the Carolina Hurricanes to move him before the 2024-25 season. Despite significant interest, it appears Necas will stay with the Hurricanes for now.

On Monday, Necas and the Hurricanes agreed to a two-year contract worth $6.5 million per season. While a trade is still possible, it seems more likely that Necas will be with the Hurricanes on opening night in October.

After the contract news, Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff reported that Necas turned down an extension as part of a failed trade with the Buffalo Sabres. It's unclear what the Sabres would have offered in return.

Bringing in an elite forward like Necas could have been a big move for the Sabres, but it's not surprising he rejected the extension. The Sabres will face tough competition in the Atlantic Division, and Necas likely wants to be with a team that has a strong chance of making the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Staying in Carolina was the safer bet.

Necas, from Nove Mesto na Morave, Czechia, played 77 games in the 2023-24 regular season, recording 53 points (24 goals, 29 assists) and 42 penalty minutes, with a minus-nine rating. He added nine points (four goals, five assists) in 11 playoff games.

The Hurricanes are likely pleased to have secured Necas on a two-year contract. We'll have to see how the season unfolds and if trade rumors resurface closer to the deadline, depending on the Hurricanes' standing.

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