According to sources, the Boston Bruins are believed to be aiming for an all-star forward who has been scoring point-per-game, in their forthcoming negotiations amidst the trading market prior to free agency. This strategy allows teams to avoid the precarious situation of losing prized players to free agency by trading them before the 1st of July, ensuring some return for their players. The idea of relinquishing valuable assets merely for signing rights, especially when teams could wait for a few more weeks to sign players absolutely free, might on the surface seem redundant. However, organizations are aiming to skirt around a potential intense competition for top-of-the-line players, attempting instead to secure their services before they become available as unrestricted free agents.
Martin Necas, a noticeable forward from Colorado Avalanche, is one such player who is still under contract for another year. However, given the organization’s experience with the controversial Rantanen trade, it’s predicted that the administration would prefer to secure the appointment of Necas pretty soon. This move will provide them the leverage to offer Necas a new contract deal starting July 1st, a strategic decision that would be beneficial if a deal with Necas doesn’t materialize, leaving him free to explore prospective negotiation.
In such a scenario, where Necas does become available on the market, it’s highly plausible that the Boston Bruins would express their interest. Various reports have hinted that Necas, who was earlier associated with the Carolina Hurricanes, might be exploring opportunities outside his current team in Colorado. Reports point out that Necas was not entirely satiated with his stint at Colorado and now wishes to contemplate other alternatives.
Interestingly, Martin Necas has a direct connect with Boston, as he has been teammates with David Pastrnak while playing for Czechia’s national team. A player of his stature and talent could be exactly what Boston is looking for – an essential addition over the summer which could prevent their core from experiencing another fruitless season.
However, obtaining Necas’s services will not be a trivial affair. Considering he still retails a year of his affordable $6.5 million AAV contract, Boston would have to shell out a substantial fee. Necas, who is 26 years old, has had an incredibly successful run this season, accumulating 83 points across 79 games that he played for Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche.
As a player in his prime, Necas will have the leverage to demand a substantial increment in his pay scale. In such an instance, Boston Bruins, being in a strong financial position, would be more than capable of acceding to his demand, in comparison to the less flexible options that the Avalanche have.