Friedman: Canes likely moving on from Necas.

[Scintillating10]

Necas hard trade to make because we have to pay him so much money.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

haha selfish arse.

You expect us to believe you don’t also try to get as much money as possible at your annual performance review?

It’s strange to see adults who still don’t get that it’s a business.

 

[Rpenny]

RFA with arbitration rights? I can see them not liking what money he is asking for. HE signed a SHOW ME deal and racked up back to back 20+ goal seasons

 

[Diaspora]

That's way too much

It's the Fiala deal, basically. Two of Rosen, Kulich and Savoie won't make the team out of camp next year,. One of them should be dealt for a need. The sell-by date is approaching.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Necas + Svech for Drai...

 

[Lempo]

Sharks offer pick #14, Mario Ferraro and Filip Bystedt.

This would be fun, Sharks picked Bystedt with the Carolina 2022 1st that went to MTL as compensation for the Kotkaniemi offersheet.

 

[Lempo]

I don't understand why the Canes would give KK a longterm contract when he never deserved it or proved he was worth it, and won't give Necas one after he has proved he's worth it and is deserving of it.

What exactly is the strategy here?

There probably was an understanding between CAR and Kotkaniemi that it Kotkaniemi signed the one year offer sheet then it would be followed up with a long-term contract. And when it was, the long-term contract was structured so that it wouldn't be painful to buy out during the early years in case it turned out to be not a good one, so Kotkaniemi would have to deserve it along the way and prove it by 25.

 

[BHD]

I’ve always been intrigued by Necas. You won’t notice him - good or bad - for most of the game, but then he’ll wow you with a nifty move or neat goal. I think he should sign with a team that can afford to give him the opportunity to play.

 

[tsujimoto74]

It's the Fiala deal, basically. Two of Rosen, Kulich and Savoie won't make the team out of camp next year,. One of them should be dealt for a need. The sell-by date is approaching.

Necas isn’t a need. He’s a winger who contributes nothing outside of offense. The Sabres’ struggles aren’t because they lack players with that profile.

Also the Fiala trade looks horrible in hindsight, so not exactly a deal you want to replicate.

 

[chaz4hockey]

Necas + XXXXX for Brady Tkachuk

 

[Djp]

It's the Fiala deal, basically. Two of Rosen, Kulich and Savoie won't make the team out of camp next year,. One of them should be dealt for a need. The sell-by date is approaching.

Fiala odeal was a pick at around 20 and a decent prosprct.

11th OA >>>>20th or so OA

Necas is not what Buffalo needs. That's before you factor in the new contract/cap part of this.

 

[SamHabsFan]

so, I read that Carolina would be looking for a 2C, and that Necas wants out because he wants to play C..what am I missing here? is he not good enough to be the long term 2C ?

 

[themelkman]

He would be excellent for the sharks, but we wont be outbidding a competitive team for him so not likely.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

so, I read that Carolina would be looking for a 2C, and that Necas wants out because he wants to play C..what am I missing here? is he not good enough to be the long term 2C ?

A mid-20s transition to center is pretty dubious. Rod Brind’Amour knows the position; his opinion should carry weight and he’s never even experimented with it.

With that being said, Necas is going to play his fair share of center on the ice. He’ll swoop into his defensive zone and attack with speed. In 2024, it’s F3, not necessarily center high.

There’s just less flexibility in what you can surround him with. He needs a defensively responsible pivot for balance. He was at his best with Drury this season, regular and post.

I don’t think a wing driven line is a problem. Others see it as a big deal.

 

[SamHabsFan]

A mid-20s transition to center is pretty dubious. Rod Brind’Amour knows the position; his opinion should carry weight and he’s never even experimented with it.

With that being said, Necas is going to play his fair share of center on the ice. He’ll swoop into his defensive zone and attack with speed. In 2024, it’s F3, not necessarily center high.

There’s just less flexibility in what you can surround him with. He needs a defensively responsible pivot for balance. He was at his best with Drury this season, regular and post.

I don’t think a wing driven line is a problem. Others see it as a big deal.

Gotcha!

 

[Mike Jones]

Is there a chance that the 'canes would let the guy walk away for nothing by not qualifying him?

 

[mm11]

Something about him seems off. Good skills but the "it factor" ain't there. Just my dime store two cents.

 

[datsyukfan]

Is there a chance that the 'canes would let the guy walk away for nothing by not qualifying him?

No chance

 

[Lempo]

Is there a chance that the 'canes would let the guy walk away for nothing by not qualifying him?

No, you will not not qualify Necas for 1 x $3.5M. The only way that Canes won't tender him his QO is that they take him to club-elected arbitration instead, and that's not very likely either.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

That’s reserved for a potential arbitration award being north of what a team and the league generally is willing to pay. Looking at some of the comps in comparable situations (Fiala, Bratt, Reinhart), it’s the opposite here.

 

[Ace Card Bedard]

Necas to Chi
#20 and Lukas Reichel to Car

Welcome back to Chicago Martin!

 

[JianYang]

I wouldnt give up too much. Only one "big" year under his belt and his cost controlled years are coming to an end.

Perhaps a mid to late first if he fills a need on a team looking to compete and to round out their top 6

 

[TheBigLetowski]

If Brady Tkachuk can be pulled loose, what is the "blown away" ask from Ottawa with Necas attached? Canes pushed hard for Matthew but not enough. Wonder if they'd go outside their comfort zone to try and pry him from Ottawa.

 

[Chrispy]

If CAR can't afford him, how can MN with their 15M in cap penalties?

Minnesota is one situation where Necas's RFA status might match well:

Minnesota signs Necas to a 1 year bridge, lets him play C or 1W, and then signs him to a long-term deal next season when the cap penalties are largely gone.

Necas would actually fit well short-term and long-term for Minnesota in that situation.

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

Waddell said you have to look at return and if it makes sense. DW doesnt negotiate with parents.

The contract situation will get worked out.

DW tells a raleigh media personality to say hi Necas dad for him.