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Avalanche Sign Martin Necas to Eight-Year, $92 Million Extension

The front‑loaded pact secures a top‑line scorer, narrowing Colorado’s future cap flexibility.

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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Overview

  • Colorado announced an eight-year extension for Martin Necas worth $92 million with an $11.5 million average annual value starting in 2026-27.
  • Multiple outlets report the deal includes roughly $60 million in signing bonuses and full no‑move protection for the first seven years.
  • The agreement removes a leading name from the 2026 unrestricted free‑agent class after Necas’ breakout 83‑point season and hot start this year (7 goals, 13 points in 11 games).
  • The contract follows market movement that helped drive talks, with reporting linking progress to Logan Cooley’s $10 million AAV extension in Utah.
  • Cap projections cited by PuckPedia show about $16.125 million of 2026-27 space for Colorado with nine roster spots to fill, reinforcing the importance of planning for Cale Makar’s next deal.