The Carolina Hurricanes are in an interesting spot with Martin Necas.
At 25, Necas is catching attention as a potential trade target this summer. Elliotte Friedman, an NHL insider, has been hearing whispers that Necas might be on the move. It seems there's some tension between Necas and the Hurricanes, prompting speculation about his future with the team.
EF gets the sense Necas will be moved. Both don't see eye to eye anymore. EF has heard from a source that #CauseChaos won't buy out Kotkaniemi, the team thinks they have a real player there.
Friedman has even tossed around some trade scenarios involving Necas, like the possibility of him being part of a deal to the Vancouver Canucks to bring Elias Pettersson to Carolina. A potential swap could involve him and Filip Hronek.
EF says Necas was in a potential Petterson to CAR deal. Also wonders if #Canucks are still interested in Necas. Wonders about a Hronek for Necas swap type of deal
EF has heard on Kotkaniemi, that other teams including VAN are interested should he be made available. (5/?)
On top of all that, there's buzz about other trades, including the Canucks, keeping an eye on Jesperi Kotkaniemi from the Hurricanes' roster. It's shaping up to be an intriguing offseason for the Hurricanes, with plenty of trade rumors swirling around their key players. A potential trade would need to happen before July 1st, as both skaters are set to become unrestricted free agents.