Avalanche, Necas Haven’t Exchanged Numbers as Extension Talks Stay Preliminary

Overview

• Pierre LeBrun reports the Avalanche have told Martin Necas they want to extend him, but no offers or counteroffers have been exchanged yet.
• The team intends to let the season unfold before advancing negotiations, with many 2026 UFAs also waiting for market-setters like Connor McDavid and Kirill Kaprizov.
• Necas is coming off a breakout 2024–25 campaign with 27 goals, 56 assists and 83 points, including 28 points in 30 games after joining Colorado.
• AFP Analytics projects a long-term deal near a $10 million AAV, and PuckPedia estimates that figure would leave Colorado roughly $16 million to fill eight roster spots in 2026–27 as Cale Makar’s next deal looms.
• Retaining Necas is viewed as especially important because he was the prime return for trading Mikko Rantanen, yet LeBrun still expects an eventual extension in Denver.