Avalanche reportedly have already made decision on star Martin Necas

The Avalanche appear to have made a decision on Martin Necas, as it appears the team may look to trade him if they can't come to a contract agreement.

What a difference a year makes for the Colorado Avalanche. Last summer, GM Chris MacFarland was hamstrung, operating in tremendous uncertainty about Gabe Landeskog and Valeri Nichushkin.

Landeskog hadn't suited up in nearly two years, and Nichushkin was sitting on the sidelines with no defined timeline for his return.

The duo accounted for more than $13 million in cap space combined, and there wasn't much room to maneuver for the Avalanche.

Flash forward to the present: Landeskog and Nichushkin are healthy and will suit up for the 2025-26 season. The Avs now have only $1.2 million of cap space available, but the vibe surrounding the club has all changed.

With a talent-heavy group of forwards already on board, Colorado is once again mentioned as a team to pay attention to. One name that continues to come up? Martin Necas.

Necas, acquired last winter as part of the blockbuster Mikko Rantanen trade, is on the last year of his deal. He'll be a UFA in a year, and that's stressing everyone out.

The Avalanche have likely set an internal deadline date to sign Necas

Frank Seravalli writes that the Avalanche have made a decision: sign him right away, or trade him.

'Avalanche have to come to a decision on Martin Necas; are we re-signing this guy and if not can we really afford to go into this season with another pending UFA.'

- Frank Seravalli

Frank Seravalli: Avalanche have to come to a decision on Martin Necas; are we re-signing this guy and if not can we really afford to go into this season with another pending UFA - Daily Faceoff Live

— NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) June 25, 2025