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Avalanche Lock In Martin Nečas With Eight-Year, $92 Million Extension

The front‑loaded pact beginning in 2026‑27 secures top‑line continuity, compressing Colorado’s projected 2026 cap space.

Oct 28, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Martin Necas (88) celebrates after his goal in the first period against the New Jersey Devils at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Martin Necas (88) celebrates with defenseman Cale Makar (8) after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Colorado confirmed an eight-year deal worth $92 million for Nečas with an $11.5 million AAV, roughly $60 million in signing bonuses, and a full no‑movement clause for the first seven years.
  • The extension begins in 2026‑27 and runs through 2033‑34, keeping Nečas’ cap hit below Nathan MacKinnon’s and reinforcing the team’s internal salary structure.
  • Nečas, acquired in the blockbuster that moved Mikko Rantanen, has flourished alongside MacKinnon, posting 83 points in 2024‑25 and opening this season with 13 points in 11 games.
  • PuckPedia projections cited in reports show Colorado with about $16.1 million in 2026‑27 space to fill nine roster spots assuming a $104 million cap, heightening the importance of cost‑efficient depth.
  • The signing further thins the 2026 UFA class after recent extensions for stars such as Connor McDavid, Kirill Kaprizov, Jack Eichel and Kyle Connor, with Colorado’s attention now turning to a Cale Makar negotiation next summer; Nečas marked the news with a goal and two assists in a 4‑2 win at Vegas.